The Fourth of July is Americana at its core ... Adams was so adamant that he turned down invitations to festivals and other events, even while serving as the nation’s second president.

True history buffs will know that only John Hancock penned his signature on July 4th. When the other 56 ... and would reportedly turn down invitations to appear at July 4 events in protest ...

The Fourth of July is Americana at its core ... Adams was so adamant that he turned down invitations to festivals and other events, even while serving as the nation's second president.

Adams was quite adamant about his rule, as he even turned down invitations to Fourth of July festivals while serving as the nation’s second president. Unfortunately, Adams and Thomas Jefferson ...

LOUIS (AP) — The Fourth of July is Americana at its core ... Adams was so adamant that he turned down invitations to festivals and other events, even while serving as the nation’s second ...

Adams reportedly turned down invitations to July 4 celebrations throughout his life. 6. Massachusetts became the first state to make the 4th of July an official state holiday in 1781. 7.

Adams was quite adamant about his rule, as he even turned down invitations to Fourth of July festivals while serving as the nation’s second president. Unfortunately, Adams and Thomas Jefferson ...