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Published: July 3, 2008
Fourth of July fast facts
On July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress approved the Declaration of Independence, which set the 13 colonies on their way to becoming one free, sovereign nation. The population then? Two and a half million. Today, it's 304 million.
Here's a look at some more holiday facts.
Fireworks
$217M Value of fireworks imported to the U.S. during 2007; $207 million came from China alone.
$14.9M Value of fireworks...
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