A Reader’s Patriotic Quiz

You probably know that those two great American patriots, Thomas Jefferson and John Adams, died on the same day—yes? The sweet irony was that it occurred on the fiftieth anniversary of America’s celebration of independence: July 4, 1826.

Question: who died first, Jefferson or Adams?

If you said Jefferson, you’re showing your patriotic stripes.

Next question: who was the first person to be made an honorary American citizen?

Click on here for the answer.

Bonus question: who conferred this honorary citizenship?

Follow this link to find out.

Happy Independence Day—a good day to celebrate Americans’ freedom to read what we wish.

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