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.
56 is the number of signers to the Declaration of Independence.
$218.2 million The value of fireworks imported from China in 2012, representing the bulk of all U.S. fireworks imported ($227.3 million). U.S. exports of fireworks, by comparison, came to just $11.7 million in 2012, with Israel purchasing more than any other country ($2.5 million).
59 places contain the word "liberty" in the name. Pennsylvania, with 11, has more of these places than any other state. Of the 59 places nationwide containing "liberty" in the name, four are counties: Liberty County, Ga. (65,471), Liberty County, Fla. (8,276), Liberty County, Mont. (2,392) and Liberty County, Texas (76,571).
65.9 million Number of all hogs and pigs on March 1, 2013. Chances are that the pork hot dogs and sausages consumed on the Fourth of July originated in Iowa. The Hawkeye State was home to 20.3 million hogs and pigs. North Carolina (8.9 million) and Minnesota (7.8 million) were also homes to large numbers of pigs.
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The CCRC's Annual Event and Birthday Bash!!
Thank you to all that attended the CCRC's Annual Event and Birthday Bash! It was an incredible night, celebrating with our incredible friends, family and community. The w eather held off until after the event...thank goodness. We held the event at Paper Moon in Vermilion and were thrilled to welcome over 120 quests!
We would also like to thank:
- Ava Rose Cupcakes
- Pink Peppercorn
- Two Bari Band
- Victoria Loft
- Laser Pics and Gifts
- Alex Stoll
- Soundproof Entertainment
Please check out our facebook page to see pictures and photo booth pictures too!
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...from Child Care Resource Center
