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Fun Facts about the 4th of July! Vancouver Washington Real Estate
Mark gives us a huge number of facts about the fourth of July celebration.
Who makes the most money from this celebration? - China!
Who imports the greatest number of American flags? - Mexico.
Which States are the sources of the different foods we eat on this day?
Read on, to find out for yourself!!
Phil
4th of July in Vancouver Wa.
  On this day in 1776, the Declaration of Independence was approved by the Continental Congress, setting the 13 colonies on the road to freedom as a sovereign nation. As always, this most American of holidays will be marked by parades, fireworks and backyard barbecues across the country. (I love how they include backyard BBQs!) 2.5 millionIn July 1776, this is the estimated number of people living in the newly independent nation.1
311.7 millionThis figure is the nation's estimated population on July 4, 2011.2
Flags$3.2 millionIn 2010, U.S. imports of American flags came to this sizable sum. The vast majority of this amount ($2.8 million) was for U.S. flags made in China.3 (I think it is the Chinese who are really pushing the 4th of July celebration. See below for the cash they make in firework sales! Whose celebration is ... more

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