What You May or May Not Know About July 4th

Here’s a chance for you to test your wits and your knowledge about the little-known facts regarding July 4th. Are you ready to take on the challenge? See if you can answer the questions below. No cheating. You can’t look up the answers on your cell phone or laptop. This should be fun and an opportunity for you to impress friends and family with your impressive historical knowledge.

Okay, here we go...

Question #1:

First of all, is July 4th actually Independence Day or is it officially July 2nd?

(This is not a trick question)

Question #2:

There is one and only one American president who was born on the 4th of July. What was his name and whom did he pardon?  (Hint, it wasn’t a person)

Question #3:

How about an easy one? What’s America’s favorite food on July 4th? 

Question #4:

It’s well known that Adams and Jefferson, two signers and former presidents, died on July 4th,1826, only hours apart. Who was the 3rd president to die on that day, just 5 years later?

Question #5: 

Our last question...who were the only two men that signed the Declaration of Independence on July 4th, 1776?

Ready to see how you did? Keep scrolling to read the answers!

Answer #1:

Seems this was up for debate. July 4th was the day the Declaration was dated, finalized, and adopted by the Continental Congress. However, members of congress officially voted for independence from the crown on July 2nd, the day John Adams thought the country should celebrate Independence Day. 

Answer #2:

The answer is Calvin Coolidge, born on July 4th,1872 in Plymouth Notch, Vermont, often called “Cool Cal.” He also pardoned a raccoon intended for Thanksgiving dinner and adopted it as a pet.

Answer #3:

It’s not potato salad, but it certainly goes well with it. That’s right, the American hot dog!

Answer #4:

The answer is James Monroe, our fifth president who died on July 4th,1831. He was also a close friend of Jefferson’s.

Answer #5:

The infamous John Hancock, the president of the Continental Congress, and Charles Thomson, secretary of the Congress. The other 54 delegates signed over the course of the next month. 

We hope you enjoyed your historical journey and found the questions challenging. We wish you and your families a Happy 4th of July!

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