Our 30th President, Calvin Coolidge, was born on July 4, 1872?
I didn’t either! In honor of Independence Day, here is some fun trivia to celebrate!
–While Coolidge was born on July 4, three American Presidents died on this holiday: John Adams, Thomas Jefferson and James Monroe
–If the American flag is flown upside down, it signals distress.
–The 4th of July became a federal holiday in 1938.
–The first recorded use of the name “Independence Day” in honor of July 4th was in 1791.
–The Bristol Fourth of July Parade in Bristol , Rhode Island is the oldest continuous Independence Day celebration in the US .
There are plenty more out there for those who are curious. Have fun searching! I’m going to go get started with the mojitos, fireworks and BBQ!
By the way, if any of these pieces of trivia is incorrect, don’t blame me! Here are my sources:
