Survey Reveals Majority Of Americans Unaware Of True Meaning Of Independence Day

NEW YORK, NY - MAY 29: Boy Scouts march in the 104th annual Memorial Day parade on May 29, 2023 in the Staten Island borough of New York City. Dozens of veterans, local politicians, cars and nearly 50 motorcycles joined the parade. The U.S. celebrates Memorial Day each year to honor those who have died while serving in the Armed Forces. PHOTO BY SPENCER PLATT/GETTY IMAGES

Two out of three Americans are unaware of the true meaning of Independence Day, which falls on July 4.   

A survey by OnePoll tested the knowledge of 1,000 respondents in the U.S., 99% of whom identified as either born or naturalized citizens of the country. When asked what July 4 is meant to commemorate officially, only 59% gave the correct answer: “The signing of the Declaration of Independence.”