2019 July Events and Trivia
2019 JULY EVENTS
Fireworks Safety Month (June 1-July 4)
Juvenile Arthritis
Awareness Month
Park and Recreation Month
UV Safety Month
Reminder: Be Safe again this year,
and
be Careful!
To Avoid Injury- Use Fireworks Responsibly!
CAUTION- Is the key to safety and
avoiding severe injuries.
Burns
on the hand are
the most common, because the hand is always closest to them. These injuries can
range from minor burns, to blisters, to severe burns that cause excessive
damage to the skin. Hand injuries can also include cuts, broken bones, torn
tendons, and in the worst possible occurrence, amputation. These injuries are
the result of standing too close when a firework explodes, or trying to hold onto
them as they are lit.
2. The second most common - Eye and face injuries, because of the particles that fly
through the air after one has exploded. Hearing loss is also suffered by some
users, due to the loud bang when the fireworks explode. Sometimes this is only
temporary, but it can be permanent, and is caused by standing too close when
the firework detonates.
Follow the simple rules to stay safe and
keep your family, friends and neighbors safe this holiday.
·
Children should never be allowed to handle
fireworks.
·
When lighting fireworks, put on safety
glasses to protect the eyes.
·
Only use fireworks outside in an open area.
·
Keep a bucket of water nearby at all times
to soak duds with, and do not try to relight them.
·
Don’t light fireworks in any type of
container, and never carry them in a pocket, because the friction of movement
can cause them to light.
·
Keep a first aid kit handy, and if serious
injury is suffered, seek medical attention.
·
Perhaps most important, never mix alcohol
and fireworks.
How much do you know?
4TH
of July Trivia
TRIVIA
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1. Who was the king of England when the
colonies declared their independence?
o
2. How many people were living in the U.
S. in 1776?
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3. Where does the word "patriotism" come from?
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4. What were the colors of the first flag?
o
5.
What is our
national bird?
o
6.
Where is the
Liberty Bell located?
ANSWER
1. George III was king of England when the colonies declared their
independence.
2. There were 2.5 million people living in the U. S. in 1776.
3. The word "patriotism"
comes from the Latin "patria" meaning "fatherland" or
"homeland".
4. The colors of the first flag were
red, white, and blue.
5. Our national bird is the bald
eagle.
6. The Liberty Bell is located in
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in the tower of Independence Hall.
TRIVIA
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7. Does the Liberty Bell still ring
today?
o
8. What is the name of the National
Anthem?
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9. Who wrote the words to the National
Anthem?
o
10. Who wrote the Pledge of Allegiance?
o
11. Who sewed the first official American
flag?
o
12. Why were the stars in a circle on the
first flag?
ANSWER
7. The Liberty Bell no longer rings.
It rang from 1778 to 1835, when it cracked.
8. The name of the National
Anthem is the "Star Spangled Banner."
9. Francis Scott Key wrote the words
to the National Anthem.
10. Francis Bellamy wrote the
Pledge of Allegiance.
11. Betsy Ross sewed the first official
American flag?
12. The stars were in a circle on the first
flag to show that all the colonies were equal.
TRIVIA
o
13.
How tall is the
Statue of Liberty?
o
14. What country gave us the Statue of
Liberty?
o
15. How many hotdogs are consumed on July
4th each year?
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16. Who invented fireworks?
o
17.
How many people
have cook outs on July 4th?
o
18.
When did the
Liberty Bell crack?
o
19.
When did the
Fourth of July become a national holiday?
o
20. How did the US get the motto "In
God We Trust"?
ANSWER
13. The Statue of Liberty is 151 feet
tall
14. France gave us the Statue of
Liberty
15. Americans consume 150 million hot
dogs on July 4th each year..
16. The Chinese invented fireworks
17. Over 74 million people have
cookouts on July 4th.
18. The first Liberty Bell cracked when
it was being tested. It and the second bell were re-melted and forged again.
The third Liberty Bell cracked in 1835.
19. The Fourth of July became an unpaid
holiday for federal workers in 1870. In 1938 it became a paid holiday, and in
1941, it was declared a federal holiday.
20. Francis Scott Key urged the adoption of "In God is our Trust"
as the national motto. The United States adopted the motto "In God We Trust" by law on July 30, 1956 by
President Dwight Eisenhower.
Did you know?
This historical event in America was
celebrated.
July 2, 1776, the Continental Congress voted to approve a motion
by Virginia to separate from Great Britain. Two days later, the declaration
proclaiming the independence of the United States of America from Great Britain
and its king was formally adopted by 12 Colonies
Fireworks were first used in an official Fourth of July
celebration in 1777
Congress authorized using fireworks to help mark the first
anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. The celebration, which took
place in Philadelphia, also included bonfires and bells.
Courtesy of:
AARP, https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/history/info-07-2012/fourth-of-july-history-quiz.html#quest4
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