History of the Day
This document's creation is the reason why July 4th is celebrated as a national holiday.
What is the Declaration of Independence?
This president is credited with the abolition of slavery.
Who is Abraham Lincoln?
The 2nd and 3rd presidents of the U.S., respectively, these men both died on July 4th, 1826.
Who are John Adams and Thomas Jefferson?
His most famous hits include "White Iverson" and "Better Now".
Who is Post Malone?
Considered our national anthem, it was inspired by the Battle of Baltimore during the War of 1812.
What is "The Star-Spangled Banner"?
This symbol was hardly used by common Americans until the Civil War, where it began appearing on everday clothing and outside homes.
What is the American flag?
Who is Dwight D. Eisenhower?
This acquisition of land was announced on July 4th, 1803, and was the largest in American history.
What is the Louisiana Purchase?
Born over 200 years ago, he's perhaps most well-known for penning "The Scarlet Letter."
Who is Nathaniel Hawthorne?
This march was created during the Civil War by abolitionist Julia Ward Howe, and is based off an olde song called "Glory Hallelujah".
What is "Battle Hymn of the Republic"?
This American staple likely became synonymous with Independence Day due to the Nathan's Famous eating contest established in 1972.
What are hot dogs?
Nicknamed "Moses," she was famous for leading enslaved people to freedom through the Underground Railroad.
Who is Harriet Tubman?
Second both in population and landmass, this state joined the U.S. on July 4th, 1845.
What is Texas?
She's the older sister to Sasha, and daughter of a recent former president.
Who is Malia Obama?
This song took inspiration from a parable in the Bible, and eventual became a staple of the Civil Rights Movement.
What is "This Little Light of Mine"?
These iconic Independence Day celebrations date as far back as 1776, although they looked quite a bit different than modern iterations.
What are fireworks?
She was the main organizer of the Seneca Falls Convention, the first convention for the discussion of women's rights.
Who is Elizabeth Cady Stanton?
This country celebrated its independence on July 4th after emancipating itself from the U.S. in 1946, until switching to its earlier date of liberation from Spain.
What are the Philippines?
He was the 30th president of the U.S. during the 1920's, and the only one born on the 4th of July.
Who is Calvin Coolidge?
This song, written during WWI and revised during WWII, is structured as a prayer.
What is "God Bless America"?
Historically on the 4th, towns used to use barrels and casks to make some of the largest of these flashy displays in recorded history.
What are bonfires?
The first openly queer individual elected to public office, he became a symbol for the gay rights movement.
Who is Harvey Milk?
This mission was the first to land a rover (named Sojourner) on Mars on July 4th, 1997.
What is Pathfinder?
This actress is best known for roles such as Vanessa from "In the Heights" and Sam Carpenter in "Scream" (2022).
Who is Melissa Barrera?
Originally called "Pikes Peak," this classic is heralded for embracing the natural elements of the U.S.
What is "America the Beautiful"?