10 Facts about American Independence Day

Monday, January 12th 2015. | History

Facts about American Independence Day talk about the Independence Day in America celebrated on July 4th every year. If you think that the Independence Day was declared on fourth July, you are wrong. On July 2nd, the second continental congress voted the Independence Day. But it was celebrated on fourth July since the congress officially adopted the Declaration of Independence on 4 July 1776.

Facts about American Independence Day 1: the declaration of independence

The official vote of the Continental Congress was 12 in favor and 0 against the declaration of independence from Britain. Actually there are 13 colonies, and New York abstained from the vote on July 2. They joined the congress on 19th July.

Facts about American Independence Day 2: the 239th independence day

On 4 July 2015, the American people will celebrate their 239th independence day. It falls on Saturday.

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Facts about American Independence Day 3: Pennsylvania Statehouse

Pennsylvania Statehouse was the place where the continent congress had their Declaration of Independence. Today this statehouse is called as the Independence Hall.

Facts about American Independence Day 4: the committee

The members of committee who drafted the Declaration of independence included Robert R Livingston, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin and Roger Sherman.

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Facts about American Independence Day 5: Jefferson

Jefferson is called as the person who drafted most parts of the document. The draft of Jefferson was revised by the congress and committee. There were 86 changes in the draft.

Facts about American Independence Day 6: United States Flag

The United State flag is one of the important items during the Independence Day. Do you know that people spent at least $4.0 million to buy the US flags? Most of them are produced in China. Find out facts about American flag here.

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Facts about American Independence Day 7: the most popular holiday

The day for grilling out is conducted on the Independence Day. Other popular holidays include the Memorial Day and Labor Day.

Facts about American Independence Day 8: Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest

Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest is one of the important events during the Independence Day. The winner of this contest will be awarded with Mustard Belt and prize money if he or she can eat the most buns and hot dogs.

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Facts about American Independence Day 9: Joey Chestnut of San Jose

Joey Chestnut of San Jose is the winner of eight times in this eating contest. This man also took the record of eating 69 hot dogs. Get facts about American burger here.

Facts about American Independence Day 10: parts of Declaration of Independence

There are five parts of American Independence Day. Those are the Preamble, the Statement of Human Rights, Charges against Human Rights, Charges against the King and Parliament, and the Statement of Separation and Signatures.