What gives fireworks their brilliant colors? It has something to do with table salt.

As Hessians arrive off the coast of Staten Island (7/4/76), John Adams finally convinces Congress that independence is the only answer to the colonies’ problems. They ask Thomas Jefferson to write the first draft of a “Declaration of Independence.” Shortly after the Declaration is signed on July 4th, a massive British fleet enters New York harbor. Ben Franklin realizes that "we must hang together or we will surely hang separately.” James learns about the tremendous power of words.

Happy 4th of July!! Join Broadcast Cal as he shares 10 interesting facts about America's birthday that you might not know! Some of the facts will surprise you.

This is the animated story of Manfred Albrecht Freiherr von Richthofen, which inspired our song The Red Baron.