With all the BBQ’s and time spent with family and friends on this holiday we would like to share a few fun facts about this day and its heritage which will make for some good grilling conversation!

•The Fourth of July was not declared a national holiday until 1941

•The stars on the original American flag were in a circle so all the colonies would appear equal

•Presidents John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and James Monroe all died on the Fourth; Adams and Jefferson died on the same day within hours of each other in 1826

•The first official Fourth of July party was held at the White House in 1801

•The number of American’s who will spend the holiday at other people’s homes is approximately 41 million

•Approximately 150 million hot dogs are consumed on this day

From all of us at DTS & VUEWorks, we wish you and your families a very happy and safe Fourth of July.