Brodsky Orthodontics present: Patriotic fun facts!

– Independence Day was first celebrated in Philadelphia on July 8, 1776.

– The major objection to being ruled by Britain was taxation without representation, which meant that people didn’t want to be taxed by a government that did not represent them.

– In 1941, Congress declared 4th of July a federal legal holiday. It is one of the few federal holidays that have not been moved to the nearest Friday or Monday.

– The stars on the original American flag were arranged in a circle to ensure that all colonies were equal.

– America’s mascot, the bald eagle, can achieve speeds of up to 200 miles per hour when making a predatory dive. During a normal flight, bald eagles can travel up to 30 miles per hour.

– Someone who specializes in the history of flags is called a vexillologist.

– The word ‘patriotism’ comes from the Latin patria, which means ‘homeland’ or ‘fatherland.’

– According to the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council, Americans consume over 150 million hot dogs during their Independence Day festivities.

– Speaking of food, there’s a 1-in-6 chance the beef on your backyard grill came from Texas. The Lone Star State is America’s leader in the production of cattle and calves.