Did You Know: 4th of July

On July 4th, America's independence will be celebrated in grand fashion with parades, fireworks and backyard BBQs. Did you know that in 2008, Americans will commemorate the 232nd anniversary of the approval of the Declaration of Independence by the Continental Congress -- the act that set the 13 American colonies on their road to national sovereignty. Here are some more facts and figures about America and our Independence Day celebration:

Did you know...
that in 1776, there were 2.5 million people living in the newly independent America?

Did you know...
that in 2008, there are over 304 million people living in America?

Did you know...
that Americans import $207 million worth of fireworks from China for their 4th of July pyrotechnic shows? We export, on the other hand, just $14.9 million in fireworks.

Did you know...
that Americans spent more than $4.7 million on American flags in 2007? And did you know that the vast majority of those flags -- $4.3 million worth -- were made in China?

Did you know...
that 31 cities in America are named after liberty, such as the most populous city on the list, Liberty, Missouri (population 29,581).

Did you know...
that there are also 31 cities in America with the word "eagle" -- a national symbol of the United States -- in their name, including Eagle Pass, Texas (population 26,401).

Did you know...
that twelve places are named for Independence, including Independence, Missouri (population 109,400).

Did you know...
there are nine places named "freedom," including the most populous city on the list: Freedom, California (population 6,000 residents).

Did you know...
there is one city named Patriot in America? It's in Indiana. Population 192.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau

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Suzanne Bowyer

20:07 06/26/2008

 

This is a great website. In fact, I like it so well, I'm giving my Toastmaster's speech about it and will be suggesting everyone in Toastmasters check it out. Thank you for being so innovative and starting it.