4th of July

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  1. 7. On the original flag, in what shape were the stars laid out?
  2. 8. where was the first celebration of Independence Day held?
  3. 9. What city was the first capital of the United States?
  4. 11. Which country declared independence from the United States on July 4, 1960?
  5. 12. What country gave us the Statue of Liberty?
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  1. 1. Every July 4th, what food is most commonly consumed?
  2. 2. What bird did Benjamin Franklin want to be the national bird (instead of the Bald Eagle)?
  3. 3. Every Independence Day, how many times does the Liberty Bell ring?
  4. 4. Which American president was born on July 4th?
  5. 5. How many U.S. presidents have all died on the 4th July?
  6. 6. Which department store chain has sponsored New York’s annual Fourth of July firework display since 1976?
  7. 10. Who invented fireworks?