Every school child knows that the Declaration of Independence was signed on July 4, 1776, in Philadelphia, PA. But can your listeners, of all ages, answer:

• What did John Hancock, Ben Franklin and Sam Adams say after signing that historic document?

 • What proclamation did the Continental Congress make, two months prior?

• What did southern colonies insist be removed from Jefferson’s original draft of the Declaration?

• Why did John Adams think July 2 would be celebrated as “A Great Anniversary Festival” with parades and fireworks?

• After General Washington had the Declaration read out loud to his troops, what order did he give?

And, also related to the Declaration signing and Independence Day:

• How did the Liberty Bell get its name?

• Why did Washington’s troops dwindle from 20,000 on July 4, 1776, to 2,000 by December 1776?

• What terrorist attacks did British General Johnny Burgoyne instigate in New York? What is the story of Jane McCrea?

Invite acclaimed historian and speaker William Federer to engage listeners in a fascinating “Declaration of Independence Quiz” as we observe the USA’s 232nd birthday this year. Federer will separate fact from folklore, helping us appreciate our heritage.

CREDENTIALS: Bestselling author and noted American historian William Federer is president of Amerisearch, Inc. Federer’s many books include AMERICA’S GOD AND COUNTRY ENCYCLOPEDIA OF QUOTATIONS, A TREASURY OF PRESIDENTIAL QUOTATIONS and AMERICAN MINUTE.

AVAILABILITY: St. Louis, nationwide by arrangement and via telephone; available last-minute
CONTACT: William Federer, (314) 487-4395 or (314) 540-1172 cell (MO); wjfederer@aol.com; www.americanminute.com