Founding Documents
This founding document asserts that "all men are created equal" and have unalienable rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
The Declaration of Independence
Opening in California in 1955, this beloved amusement destination billed itself as the "Happiest Place on Earth".
Disneyland
Discovered by Ben Franklin using a kite
He wrote "We must all hang together, or... we shall all hang separately" at the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
Benjamin Franklin
Few desserts are as closely tied to American identity as this pastry, celebrated by soldiers in WWII and often served with a slice of sharp cheddar cheese.
Apple Pie
Drafted in 1787 and established in Philadelphia, this supreme law of the land replaced the Articles of Confederation.
The U.S. Constitution
Created by Lin-Manuel Miranda, this 2015 blockbuster hip-hop musical dramatically retold the story of America's Founding Fathers.
Hamilton
Invented by Thomas Edison in 1880
Lightbulb
This Virginian famously declared to the House of Burgesses, "Give me Liberty, or give me!"
Patrick Henry
Though its name comes from a German city, the Library of Congress credits Danish immigrant Louis Lassen with inventing this ground-beef sandwich in New Haven, Connecticut.
Hamburger
The first ten amendments to the Constitution, added in 1791, guarantee these fundamental personal rights.
The Bill of Rights
The genre of music that originated in the South Bronx in the 1970s and became a massive cultural and musical force worldwide.
Hip Hop
What are the first names of the Wright brothers who flew the first plane?
Orville & Wilbur
He falsely credited with saying "Honesty is the best policy" regarding a chopped cherry tree.
George Washington
Tube steaks sold at ballparks, heavily associated with summer cookouts, often topped with mustard, onions, and sometimes chili.
Hot Dog
Written by James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and John Jay, this collection of 85 essays promoted the ratification of the Constitution.
The Federalist Papers
Broadcast to an estimated 650 million viewers globally, this 1969 NASA television event became one of the most-watched broadcasts in history.
The Apollo 11 Moon Landing
Year the first iPhone was released
2007
He truly assured a worried depression-era nation that "The only thing we have to fear is fear itself"
Franklin D. Roosevelt
A flavorful stew originating in Louisiana that comes in Creole (with tomatoes and seafood) and Cajun (dark roux, no tomatoes) variations.
Gumbo
Penned by Thomas Paine in early 1776, this wildly popular pamphlet successfully argued for American independence from Great Britain.
Common Sense
Which music artist kicked off her record-breaking, multi-billion-dollar Eras Tour, shifting global music industry and local economies.
Taylor Swift
Swift’s The Eras Tour grossed over $2.07 billion, making it the highest-grossing tour in history.
This inventor originally wanted us to answer his invention with "Ahoy!" instead of "Hello"
Alexander Graham Bell
He famously opened a historic 1863 speech with the verified words "Four score and seven years ago."
Abraham Lincoln
This comfort food, deeply rooted in the American South, combines the state grain of Georgia (milled corn) with shellfish.
Shrimp and Grits