Everybody knows that the declaration of Independence was signed on July 4, 1776. The first newspaper to print the Declaration was the Pennsylvania Evening Post on July 6, 1776. On July 8th the Declaration had it's first public reading in Philadelphia's Independence Square. In 1778, General George Washington marked the Fourth of July with a double ration of rum for his soldiers and an artillery salute. It was not until the war ended that July 4th started to be celebrated in some cities. And It was not until 1941 that the 4th of July became a National Holiday. More July 4th history. more 4th of July History
4 of July is celebrated with fireworks, parades, and picnics everywhere. But there are a few unusual parties that include the American Indian rodeo and three-day pow-wow in Flagstaff, Arizona, and the Lititz, Pennsylvania, candle festival, where hundred of candles are floated in water and a "Queen of Candles" is chosen. For local parades Go to www.google.com and put in Michigan 4th of July parades
What do Ann Landers, Neil Simon, Gina Lollobrigida, Calvin Coolidge, Louis B. Mayer, Eva Marie Saint, Abigail Van Buren,George Steinbrenner, Rube Goldberg, Stephen Foster, Calvin Coolidge have in common? They were all born on the 4th of July. John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, James Monroe, and Charles Kuralt all died on the 4th of July.
We exported $646,452 of US flags in 2002 with Japan the leading customer
We imported $7.9 million dollars of flags in 2002
More than 66 million people barbecue on the 4th of July
4th of July is the 2nd biggest holiday for the consumption of beer.
There's a 1-in-6 chance the beef on your backyard grill came from Texas. The Lone Star State was the leader in the production of cattle and calves, accounting for 7.2 billion pounds of the nation's total production of 42.2 billion pounds last year
Over 2300 structure and vehicles fires were started from fireworks in 2004
The chicken on your barbecue grill probably came from one of the top broiler-producing states: Georgia, Arkansas, Alabama, North Carolina and Mississippi. The value of production in each of these states exceeded $1 billion in 2002.
9600 people were treat at ERs for firework injuries with 62% of them burn injuries in 2004
The lettuce in your salad or on your hamburger probably was grown in California, which accounted for nearly three-quarters of lettuce production in 2002
Males accounted for three-fourths (75%) of fireworks injuries
There's a 1-in-4 chance your hot dogs and ribs originated in Iowa. The Hawkeye State had a total inventory of 14.9 million hogs and pigs as of March 1, 2003 - about one-fourth of the nation's total.
From 1998 to 2002, eight people per year, on average, were killed in fires started by fireworks. Six people per year, on average, were killed directly by fireworks.
The lettuce in your salad or on your hamburger probably was grown in California, which accounted for nearly three-quarters of lettuce production in 2002
On Independence Day in a typical year, fireworks cause more reported outdoor fires in the United States than all other causes of outdoor fire combined.
As to potato salad or potato chips or fries, Idaho and Washington produced about one-half of the nation's spuds in 2002.
The fresh tomatoes in your salad most likely came from Florida or California, which, combined, produced more than two-thirds of U.S. tomatoes in 2002. The ketchup on your hamburger or hot dog probably came from California, which accounted for 95 percent of processed tomato production last year
For dessert, six states - California, Florida, Texas, Georgia, Arizona and Indiana - combined to produce about 80 percent of watermelons last year.
There's a 1-in-3 chance the beans in your side dish of baked beans or pork and beans came from North Dakota, which produced more than one-third of the dry, edible beans in 2002.
Eleven places have "independence" in their name.
Five places adopted the name "freedom." Freedom, California, with over 6,000 residents, has the largest population among these.
"30 cities in the US have "liberty" in their name. The most populous one is Liberty, Missouri (26,232). Iowa has more of these places than any other state: four (Libertyville, New Liberty, North Liberty and West Liberty).
We Spent over $128 million in fireworks in 2002
Over 125,000 U.S. flags were flown over the U.S. Capitol last year at the request of House and Senate members. On July 4 alone, 1,200 were flown at our nation's capitol.
Flag Info How to fold your flag into a Triangle - By folding your flag in the following manner, the tri-cornered hats worn by the colonial soldiers during the War of Independence are symbolically recalled.
The U. S. Flag is always to its own right, or left as you see it. When displayed with other flags, it is always the highest or never lower than other flags. No other flag displayed may be larger than the Flag. The Flag is never dipped below head level and should never touch the ground.
At a podium or speakers platform the Flag is always to the right as it faces the audience, all other flags should be on the left.
When displayed on a wall either vertically or horizontally, the stars, or union, should be positioned at the observers left top or left side respectfully. When displayed over a street the union always faces North or East depending on the direction viewed. If suspended over a sidewalk, the stars always face away from the building.
When covering a coffin the union is to the head and over the left shoulder. Anyone can request their coffin be draped with the Flag.
The Flag is displayed from sunrise to sunset on any day proclaimed by the president or governor. The Flag is flown over the White House only when he president is in Washington DC. The Flag should not be flown at night unless illuminated. Unless it is made from all purpose material, the Flag should not be displayed in the rain or bad weather
When placed on a vehicle the Flag is on the right fender, or right side as you view the road.
The Flag may be cleaned or washed or repaired if necessary. No Flag can be worn as clothing, although Flag patches for uniforms are acceptable
There are no penalties for desecration of the Flag
Fireworks Safety Tips Do not allow young children to play with fireworks under any circumstances. Sparklers, considered by many the ideal "safe" firework for the young, burn at very high temperatures and can easily ignite clothing. Children cannot understand the danger involved and cannot act appropriately in case of emergency.
Older children should only be permitted to use fireworks under close adult supervision. Do not allow any running or horseplay..
Light fireworks outdoors in a clear area away from houses, dry leaves or grass and flammable materials..
Keep a bucket of water nearby for emergencies and for pouring on fireworks that don't go off..
Do not try to relight or handle malfunctioning fireworks. Douse and soak them with water and throw them away..
Be sure other people are out of range before lighting fireworks..
Never ignite fireworks in a container, especially a glass or metal container..
Keep unused fireworks away from firing areas..
Store fireworks in a dry, cool place. Check instructions for special storage directions..
Observe local laws.. Never mix alcohol and Fireworks.. Have a designated shooter.. Keep children a safe distance from other children that have fireworks..
Never have any portion of your body directly over a firework while lighting
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