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The US population during the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776 was 2.5 million, less than 1% of the current population of over 315 million. The US population is currently growing at 0.7% annually. Independence Day is celebrated with over 14,000 professional fireworks displays and became a paid federal holiday in 1938. John Hancock’s iconic signature made him synonymous with “signature” in the US.
At the time of the signing of the United States Declaration of Independence in 1776, the population of the United States was 2.5 million compared to more than 315 million today. That means it was less than 1% of what it is now. As of 2014, the US population is growing at 0.7% annually.
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More than 14,000 professional fireworks displays light up each year to celebrate Independence Day in the United States.
Independence Day became a paid federal holiday in 1938.
John Hancock, the president of Congress at the time, signed the Declaration of Independence with a large, iconic signature and thus became synonymous with “signature” in the United States.
