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3 07, 2023

A Couple of my Favorite 4th of July Things

By judythemorgan|2023-07-02T15:02:17-05:00July 3rd, 2023|Holidays|1 Comment

My first favorite thing is this family photo.

My very talented photographer daughter snapped the shot years ago when her two boys were young. You may have seen the image on a highway billboard or in an airport or a store ad.

Her boys running freely on the park path reminds me of the many freedoms we have in this country that are not granted in so many other places in the world.

Second, this very old Chevy commercial with its catchy tune. I don’t drive a Chevy, but I do love this song and think about the great country we live in every time I hear it.

Now flag Old Glory this 4th and hum the Chevy song while grilling a nice, juicy burger to celebrate America’s 247th birthday.

All-American Holiday Trivia

By judythemorgan|2022-07-01T10:22:37-05:00July 4th, 2022|Holidays, Make Me Think Monday|0 Comments

Every year in the United States July 4^th celebrates the day the Second Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence.

Technically, independence was declared on July 2 and the Declaration of Independence wasn’t fully signed until July 19. But who cares?

July 4^th is the federal holiday where we traditionally celebrate our freedom. Fourth of July gatherings or events to celebrate the birth of our nation will vary across the country, but parades, fireworks, and outdoor fun are sure to be found.

Fun facts and trivia to share at your backyard celebration.

The first White House Fourth of July party was held in 1804.
John Hancock was the only member of the Continental Congress who formally signed the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776.
The Fourth became a paid legal holiday for employees of the federal government in 1938.
John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and James Monroe died on the Fourth of July.
Yankee Doodle, the celebrated patriotic song, was written by British army officers to make fun of backwoods Americans.

Prefer statistics?

Roughly 2.5 million people lived in the newly formed nation’s 13 colonies. Today, 246 years ago the U.S. population is more than 331.8 million.
A whopping 150 million hot dogs are consumed on the 4th of July — enough hot dogs to stretch from Washington D.C. to Los Angeles more than five times!
Display firework sales were $262 million in 2021. The consumer fireworks industry grossed $2.2 billion.
Pet disappearances increase by 30% on the 4^th of July.

Not only will pets suffer on this holiday, but many PTSD veterans will also be cringing with every blast of those fireworks set off in your driveway. Consider attending a fireworks display or watching one on the television instead.

Statistic Sources:

https://www.foxbusiness.com/lifestyle/4th-july-numbers-look-american-holiday

https://www.foxnews.com/lifestyle/4th-july-pets-dogs-cats-go-missing-holiday-more-any-other-day?cmpid=prn_newsstand

https://www.tastingtable.com/909299/this-is-how-many-hot-dogs-are-actually-eaten-on-the-4th-of-july

Ten Fun Facts and Trivia for the 4th of July

By judythemorgan|2018-06-27T16:41:54-05:00July 2nd, 2018|Holidays|1 Comment

The American Revolution began with the first shots fired at Lexington and Concord in 1775. One year later, the Declaration of Independence was signed.

This week Americans will take time to celebrate the birth of our nation, remember those who fought for our freedom, and honor those who actively guard our freedoms today. Celebrations will vary across the country, but parades, fireworks, and outdoor fun are sure to be found.

Here are some fun facts and trivia to share at your backyard celebration.

The first White House Fourth of July party was held in 1804.
Fifty-six people signed the Declaration of Independence although most didn’t formally sign until August 2, 1776.
John Hancock was the only member of the Continental Congress who formally signed the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776.
In 1776, the population of the country was 2.5 million people. Now, 242 years later, our population is 326+ million people.
Congress didn’t make the Fourth of July and official federal holiday until 1870.
In 1938 the Fourth became a paid legal holiday for employees of the federal government.
Three United States presidents have died on the Fourth of July: John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and James Monroe.
Yankee Doodle, the celebrated patriotic song, was written by British army officers to make fun of backwoods Americans.
Around 155 million hot dogs are consumed on the Fourth of July. That’s enough hot dogs to make a line from Washington, D.C., to Los Angeles more than five times according to the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council.
Americans spent more than $800 million on fireworks in 2016.

On that note, I’d like to remind you that many PTSD veterans and pets will be cringing with every blast of those fireworks set off in your driveway. You might want to save money and watch fireworks display on the television instead.