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2004-07-04
happy 228th birthday, america

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Happy Fourth of July to Americans everywhere! Enjoy the fireworks.



God Bless America!

Here's a basic quiz about the Fourth of July:

Q: What are the colors of the United States Flag?
A: Red, white, blue.

Q: What do the colors represent?
A: Red stands for courage, white for truth, blue for justice.

Q:What is the National Anthem, when was it written, and by whom?
A: The Star-Spangled Banner; September 20th, 1814 during the defense of Fort McHenry in the Battle of 1812; Francis Scott Key.

Q: How many stripes are there on the United States Flag, and why?
A: There are 13 stripes in alternating red and white, one for each of the 13 original colonies.

Q: How many stars are there on the flag, and why?
A: The flag has 50 stars representing the 50 states.

Q: What is the significance of the 4th of July?
A: Independence Day, declaring our independance from England in 1776.


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