Famous People
He led the Nez Perce Indians in a fight to stay on the land where they lived.
Who was Chief Joseph?
He was our first president.
Who was George Washington?
This is a memorial that honors 4 presidents. Their faces are carved into a mountain in South Dakota.
What is Mount Rushmore?
This is the home of the president of the United States.
What is the White House?
This holiday honors people who work.
What is Labor Day?
She was born a slave and later helped slaves escape.
Who was Sojourner Truth?
He was the president during the Civil War and fought against slavery?
Who was Abraham Lincoln?
This monument honors pioneers and is in St. Louis Missouri.
What is the Gateway Arch?
This symbol of American independence is cracked and can be seen in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
What is the Liberty Bell?
This holiday is celebrated on December 25th and celebrates Jesus' Birthday.
What is Chirstmas?
He was a scientist, inventor and helped write the Constitution.
Who was Benjamin Franklin?
She was the first woman to serve as a judge on the Supreme Court.
Who was Sandra Day O'Connor?
This is a fort where Texans fought to be free from Mexico. It is in San Antonio.
What is the Alamo?
This symbol of freedom welcomes immigrants who come to America looking for a better life. It is in New York Harbor.
What is the Statue of Liberty?
This is a Jewish holiday and lasts for 8 days. Families light a candle each day and give gifts.
What is Hanukkah?
She made plans for the Vietnam Veterans Memorial?
Who was Maya Lin?
She was a nurse who helped soldiers during the Civil War and started the Red Cross.
Who was Clara Barton?
A very deep canyon carved by the Colorado River. It is in Arizona.
What is the Grand Canyon?
This bird is protected by the American government because it is the symbol that represents freedom.
What is the Bald Eagle?
This holiday lasts for seven days from December 26 - January 1st. Families gather to eat special foods and children receive gifts.
What is Kwanzaa?
He worked to get better pay for farm workers.
Who was Cesar Chavez?
He explored the wilderness of Kentucky and made trails for others to follow.
Who was Daniel Boone?
A long suspension bridge that's considered the "gate" to San Francisco, California.
What is the Golden Gate Bridge?
This monument honors the first president and is in Washington D.C.
What is the Washington Monument?
This holiday is celebrated on December 31st. It is a custom to have parties, fireworks and even list of resolutions on this day.
What is New Year's Day