Fourth of July Fun Facts
Be super smart and dazzle friends with your July 4 knowledge. If you want to see how to make cranberry pudding, be sure to tune into NECN on Friday, July 3 at 7:45 a.m. I’m going to attempt making one of President George Washington’s favorite recipes!
Uncle Sam’s long wait
Uncle Sam was created during the War of 1812 but wasn’t adopted as a national symbol until Sept. 15, 1961.
Bald eagle vs. turkey
Most of us know that Benjamin Franklin wanted the turkey to be the national bird, but who overrode his vote? It was John Adams and Thomas Jefferson, who picked the bald eagle.
What do you call it?
Nicknames for the U.S. flag include the Stars and Stripes, Old Glory and The Star-Spangled Banner
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