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<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nIn 1902, Edward Howard received U.S. Patent No. 716,547 on a Toy Gun for celebrating Independence Day:<\/p>\n\n\n\n In 1931 Harold Barnes received U.S. Patent No, 1,809,825 on a safety cracker for celebrating Independence Day, and hopefully saving little patriots’ fingers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In 1962 George Eddy received U.S. Patent No. 3,034,786 on an Action Toy for celebrating Independence Day:<\/p>\n\n\n\n In 2001, a group lead by Michael Sullivan, received U.S. Patent No. 3,034,786 on a Thermochromic Candle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n So go ahead and celebrate with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and illuminations, but be careful!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" July 4 is arguably the most important date in the history of the U.S. John Adams had some specific thoughts on how the day should be celebrated: “It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, … Continue reading <\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n