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How Much Do You REALLY Know About The 4th Of July?

Independence Day is the official name of this holiday!

Let's start with an easy one.  
What's another name for this holiday?

1776!

In which year did the thirteen American colonies declare their independence from England?

The Continental Congress voted to declare independence on July 2nd!

On which day did the Continental Congress vote to declare independence from England?

President Coolidge was born on July 4th, 1872. However, Presidents Thomas Jefferson and John Adams both died on the 4th of July in1826 and James Monroe died on July 4, 1831.

Which of these Presidents was born on a Fourth of July?

Massachusetts pronounced July 4th a state holiday on July 3rd, 1781.

Which state was the first to make July 4th an offical holiday?

The 4th of July wasn't a federal holiday until 1870.

When did Congress decide that July 4th should be a federal holiday?

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How Much Do You REALLY Know About The 4th Of July?

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