Semi Quincentennial Smarty Pants
July 4th, 1776: The number of American colonies that threw off British rule as Philadelphia's Continental Congress announces a new nation made up of united states.
What is 13l?
Though we celebrate on July 4th, the Continental Congress actually voted to legally separate from Great Britain on this numerical date in July 1776.
What is July 2nd?
Americans consume an estimated 150 million of these grilled favorites on the 4th of July alone.
What are hot dogs?
This state was the first state because it was the very first to ratify the U.S. Constitution in December 1787.
What is Delaware?
This annual, internationally televised competitive eating event held in Coney Island, New York, is the most-watched pop culture spectacle on the 4th of July.
What is Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest?
First president of the U.S.?
Who is George Washington
To engage the public, the official America250 Commission set a national goal called 350 for 250, which aims to engage this number of people which is approximately the total US population.
What is 350 million?
This city’s Pennsylvania State House—now famously known as Independence Hall—served as the backdrop where the Declaration was debated and adopted.
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This famous line was actually one small part of a speech Patrick Henry gave to Peyton Randolph back in March 23, 1775—as a first formal request for the Virginia colony's right to freedom. "Give me Liberty or BLANK BLANK BLANK."
What is "give me death"
Nicknamed the "Sooner" state from settlers who entered land early during the 1889 land run.
What is tOklahoma?
In a perfect sports alignment, the United States is co-hosting this massive global soccer tournament during the summer of its 250th anniversary, with key matches played on July 4th.
What is the FIFA World Cup?
This animal symbolically represents the U.S.
What is the Bald Eagle?
The White House celebration initiative deployed 18-wheeler mobile museums to travel the country to local communities; these trucks are named after this core American value.
What are the Freedom Trucks?
At age 70, this famous inventor, diplomat, and statesman was the oldest person to sign the Declaration of Independence.
Who is Benjamin Franklin?
The proper way to fold the American flag is in the shape of _______________ so that it replicates the iconic "tri-cornered" hat that soldiers wore in the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War.
What is a triangle?
On August 21, 1959, this island chain officially became the 50th and final state added to the U.S. flag.
What is Hawaii?
He wrote the lyrics to the National Anthem during the War of 1812, but it wasn't officially adopted as the anthem until this 20th-century decade.
Who is Francis Scott Key?
Represented by Stars on the U.S. Flag.
What are the States?
The "shot heard around the world" in these battles took place on April 19, 1775, which started the American Revolution.
What are the battles of Lexington and Concord
Often credited with being the first person to sew the American flag.
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Who is Betsy Ross?
This legendary American landmark in Philadelphia may not have actually rung on July 4, 1776, and its famous crack was formed much later in the 19th century.
What is the Liberty Bell?
This state's capital is named after General Andrew Jackson.
What is Mississippi?
Staple American dessert since the 1700s inspired by Dutch and German immigrants.
What is apple pie?
National anthem song
What is the Star-Spangled Banner?
This tradition features a massive parade of international tall ships sailing into New York Harbor for the 4th of July.
What is International Naval Review or Operation Sail 250.
While most delegates signed the document on August 2, 1776, this bold President of the Continental Congress was the first to sign it on July 4th with an intentionally massive signature.
Who is John Hancock?
According to the official flag code, the colors of the U.S. flag have distinct meanings: Red stands for valor, white for purity, and blue represents these three virtues.
What are vigilance, perseverance and justice?
This state is known as the Yellowhammer State and the Heart of Dixie.
What is Alabama?
Barrack Obama's eldest daughter Mailia shares her July 4th birthday with this 30th president
Who is Calvin Coolidge?
Which famous statue is a symbol of freedom?
What is the Statue of Liberty?