Happy 4th Of July!

Every year, Americans all over the world celebrate the birth of our country and its independence on the Fourth of July.  There are countless ways that people celebrate and they range from community parades and large scale gatherings, to concerts, fireworks displays, and smaller scale celebrations among family and friends.   For some people, July 4th is synonymous with baseball, while for others, it is all about the beach and barbecues.  However you celebrate, you can be sure that red, white, and blue is visible everywhere throughout the area.  Check out these fun facts about the "Fourth" that you may not have known:

FUN FACTS ABOUT THE FOURTH OF JULY

• The reason the stars on the original flag were arranged in a circle is because it was believed that it would indicate that all of the colonies were equal.
• Americans eat over 150 million hot dogs on July 4th.
• Imports of fireworks each year totals over $211 million.
• The first "official" Fourth of July party took place at the White House in 1801.
• Benjamin Franklin didn't want the national bird to be the bald eagle.  He believed that the turkey was better suited for the coveted distinction.  John Adams and Thomas Jefferson disagreed with him, and he was outvoted, so the bald eagle became the official bird of the United States.

No matter how or where you celebrate, one thing is certain, All Americans celebrate July 4th as the birth and independence of our great country. Have a great day and may God Bless America!

God Bless,

DRT