In the United States, Independence Day (commonly known as "the Fourth of July" or simply "the Fourth") is a federal holiday celebrating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on 4 July 1776, declaring independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain. The Fourth of July was declared a legal holiday in 1941.What day has been designated the anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence?
July 4th, 1776
2. Where did immigrants first set foot in the 'New World' to gain entry?
Ellis Island
3. The Declaration of Independence stated and established rights for individuals to life, liberty, and what?
The pursuit of happiness
4. What document was the legal framework of the United States?
The Constitution
5. What do the colors red, white, and blue stand for?
There is no definite answer
6. Who do historians believe sewed the first official American flag?
Betsy Ross
7. Who wrote the words of the 'Star Spangled Banner'?
Francis Scott Key
8. What's the official anniversary date of Flag Day?
July 12th
9. In what year did Congress finally recognize the Pledge of Allegiance?
1942
10. Flying a flag upside down is a symbol of what?
Distress and harm befalling you and/or your possessions
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