The Privy Report
Copyright© 2022 by Old Grey Duck
Chapter 57
“Daddy? How about you add another trivia chapter to the Privy Report, for Independence Day? If you do, I will...”
The history of the 4th of July is truly fascinating. The story of how the United States of America went from being a group of English Colonies to an independent nation is filled with triumph, hardship, perseverance and freedom. A lot happened when America became its own country, and there are a number of things most Americans don’t know about it. And as many have stated that they want to see the answers to each question right away, I have done so.
1. Question: Who ruled England when the Colonies established independence?
Answer: King George III
2. Question: How many people were estimated to be living in the Colonies when they gained independence?
Answer: 2.5 million
3. Question: Which city hosted the first official Independence Day celebration on July 4, 1777?
Answer: Philadelphia
4. Question: When was the first 4th of July celebration held at the White House?
Answer: July 4, 1801, when Thomas Jefferson was president
5. Question: How many times does the Liberty Bell ring on each Independence Day?
Answer: 13 times
6. Question: What is the location of the nation’s oldest 4th of July parade?
Answer: Bristol, Rhode Island
7. Question: What was the first state to declare the 4th of July a state holiday?
Answer: Massachusetts
8. Question: What year was the 4th of July declared a national holiday?
Answer: 1870
9. Question: Which three U.S. presidents died on the 4th of July?
Answer: John Adams (July 4, 1826), Thomas Jefferson (July 4, 1826) and James Monroe (July 4, 1831)
10. Question: On the flip side, which president was born on the 4th of July?
Answer: Calvin Coolidge (July 4, 1872)
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