Where will you be on the 4th of July or otherwise known as Independence Day? The official steps of independence were taken around the 4th of July by the founding fathers of the United States of America. Many will travel to Washington, DC to see the fireworks at the nation’s capital. Here are a few facts to amaze your friends this coming 4th of July:
The Second Continental Congress actually voted to approve a resolution of independence on July 2, 1776. John Adams wrote that he thought this would be the national holiday
The Declaration of Independence has the date of July 4th even though many signed it over the next month
John Adams and Thomas Jefferson both died 50 years later on July 4th, 1826
Independence Day became an unpaid federal holiday in 1870 and then a paid holiday in 1938
Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest has been held annually on July 4th since 1916
So grab your stars and stripes and celebrate Independence Day on this July 4th.
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