Fun Facts About Fourth of July

Here are some fun facts about the Fourth of July that will make you want to celebrate and come buy a US flag from American Heritage. 

• According to author Kenneth C. Davis, July 2nd is the real day of Independence, but it's celebrated on the fourth because that's when congress accepted Jefferson's declaration.
• John Adams and Thomas Jefferson both died on July 4, 1826.
• Congress declared July 4th as an official holiday in 1870 as part of a bill to officially recognize other holidays, Christmas being one of them.
• Jefferson's original draft of the declaration of independence was lost, and the one eventually signed is the "engrossed" document.
• The Declaration of Independence was a justification for a revolt against the British which included a list of charges against the British king.

Come in to American Heritage located on Olive Blvd in Creve Couer and tell us some facts you know about Independence Day.

Only four more days to get a US flag, a bunt flag, flagpoles and anything else you need to celebrate Fourth of July. 

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