Old Glory
The 13 horizontal stripes on the American flag represent these original historical groups.
What are the 13 original colonies?
He served as the commander of the Continental Army and later became the first US president.
Who was George Washington?
This famous nickname was given to British troops due to the color of their military uniforms.
What are the Redcoats?
This giant green monument in New York Harbor was gifted to the United States by France.
What is the Statue of Liberty?
This massive canyon in Arizona is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World.
What is the Grand Canyon?
This Philadelphia upholsterer is traditionally credited with sewing the very first American flag.
Who was Betsy Ross?
This famous inventor and diplomat reportedly preferred the turkey over the bald eagle as the national bird.
Who was Benjamin Franklin?
On Christmas night in 1776, George Washington led a surprise attack by famously crossing this icy river.
What is the Delaware River?
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Francis Scott Key wrote the lyrics to "The Star-Spangled Banner" after witnessing the bombardment of this Baltimore fort.
What is Fort McHenry?
Fittingly matching its state nickname, a pelican feeding its young is featured prominently on this state's flag.
What is Louisiana?
According to official US flag code, this is the preferred, dignified method to dispose of a flag that is worn beyond repair.
What is burning?
As the president of the Continental Congress, his large, stylish signature on the Declaration of Independence is the most famous.
Who was John Hancock?
The opening shots of the American Revolution were fired at these two Massachusetts towns in April 1775.
What are Lexington and Concord?
This Pennsylvania icon features a prominent crack and rang out to summon citizens for the reading of the Declaration of Independence.
What is the Liberty Bell?
This South Dakota monument features the carved 60-foot faces of four iconic American presidents.
What is Mount Rushmore?
On a military uniform or vehicle, the flag is displayed with the stars facing in this specific direction.
What is forward? (or toward the front) [1]
This founding father was the principal author of the Declaration of Independence and later founded the University of Virginia.
Who was Thomas Jefferson?
This European nation provided the critical financial and naval support that helped the colonies win the war.
What is France?
These are the specific Roman numerals inscribed on the tablet held by the Statue of Liberty.
What is JULY IV MDCCLXXVI? (July 4, 1776
This is the only US state that is entirely surrounded by water and consists exclusively of islands.
What is Hawaii?
This is the exact calendar year and month when the current 50-star flag design was officially adopted.
What is July 1960?
These two founding fathers and future presidents died within hours of each other on July 4, 1826—the 50th anniversary of independence.
Who are John Adams and Thomas Jefferson?
British General Cornwallis surrendered at this 1781 Virginia battle, effectively ending the military conflict.
What is the Battle of Yorktown?
This three-word Latin motto, meaning "Out of many, one," was chosen for the Great Seal of the United States.
What is E Pluribus Unum?
This historic 2,190-mile public trail passes through 14 eastern states, stretching all the way from Georgia to Maine.
What is the Appalachian Trail? [1]