Famous Firsts
Who was the first President of the United States?
George Washington
Which President is featured in the U.S penny?
Abraham Lincoln
What tragic event happened on December 7, 1941?
The attack on Pearl Harbor
This musical duo’s song "Bridge Over Troubled Water" was a hit in the 1970s.
Simon & Garfunkel
This statue in New York Harbor was a gift from France.
The Statue of Liberty
What city was the first U.S. capital?
New York City
This president famously said, "Ask not what your country can do for you-Ask what you can do for your country"
John F. Kennedy
In what year was the Civil Rights Act passed?
1964
What was the popular style of pants in the 1970s that flared out at the bottom?
Bell-bottoms
Where can you find Mount Rushmore, with four presidential faces carved into rock?
South Dakota
In what year did the first moon landing take place?
1969
Who was the only U.S President to serve four terms?
Theodore Roosevelt
Who gave the famous “I Have a Dream” speech in 1963?
Martin Luther King Jr.
Name the TV family who lived at 1313 Mockingbird Lane in the 1960s.
The Munsters
This clock tower in Philadelphia is known for its cracked bell.
The Liberty Bell
Who was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic?
Amelia Earhart
Which President signed the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863?
Abraham Lincoln
What major event occurred on July 20, 1969, that was watched by millions?
The Apollo 11 moon landing
This Disney character, introduced in 1928, became an American icon.
Mickey Mouse
This famous red bridge connects San Francisco to Marin County.
The Golden Gate Bridge
What was the first national park established in the U.S.
Yellowstone National Park
Which President resigned from office in 1974 amid a scandal?
Richard Nixon
This scandal in 1974 led to the resignation of President Nixon.
Watergate
What popular singer was known as the “King of Rock and Roll”?
Elvis Presley
What mountain is the tallest in North America, located in Alaska?
Denali (formerly known as Mount McKinley)