7. Our 8th president, Martin Van Buren, born in 1782, was the first president not born a British subject. (
Source: inaugural.senate.gov)
8. Describing the importance of the Fourth of July in a letter to his wife, John Adams wrote, “
… a day of July 1776, will be the most memorable Epocha, in the History of America. I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated, by succeeding Generations, as the great anniversary Festival. It ought to be commemorated, as the Day of Deliverance by solemn Acts of Devotion to God Almighty. It ought to be solemnized with Pomp and Parade, with Shews, Games, Sports, Guns, Bells, Bonfires and Illuminations from one End of this Continent to the other from this Time forward forever more.” (
Source: masshist.org)
9. The stars on the original American flag were arranged in a circle to ensure that all colonies were equal, along with the thirteen stripes that exist on our flag today. (
Source: ushistory.org)
10. There are a number of places nationwide with “liberty” in its name. The most populous one is Liberty, Missouri. The state of Iowa, with four, has more of these places than any other state: Libertyville, New Liberty, North Liberty and West Liberty.
And there you have it! Feel free to post your own amazing facts below in our comment area and have a great 4th of July!
