This American co-founded Apple and helped create the iPhone, changing how people use technology around the world.
Steve Jobs
This bird is the national symbol of the United States and appears on official seals.
bald eagle
This October holiday is known for costumes, pumpkins, and children saying “trick or treat.”
Halloween
This singer is known for songs like “Shake It Off” and “Blank Space” and was named one of the most influential women in the world.
Taylor Swift
This southeastern city is famous for its pistachios and baklava tradition
Gaziantep
This American singer, known as the “King of Pop,” is famous for songs like “Thriller” and is also remembered for his charity work helping children and hospitals around the world.
Michael Jackson
This famous statue in New York represents freedom and welcomes immigrants.
Statue of Liberty
This holiday is on July 4th and celebrates American independence with fireworks.
Independence Day
This American actress starred in The Hunger Games and won an Oscar.
Jennifer Lawrence
This ancient city was once home to the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
Ephesus
This American talk show host and media leader is one of the most influential women in the world.
Oprah Winfrey
This building in Washington, D.C. is the home of the U.S. president and is a symbol of government.
White House
On this holiday, Americans eat turkey, give thanks, and spend time with family in November.
Thanksgiving
This American actor starred in Titanic and also played the main character in The Wolf of Wall Street.
Leonardo DiCaprio
This underground city in Cappadocia could hold thousands of people and was used for protection in ancient times.
Derinkuyu Underground City
This American astronaut was the first person to walk on the Moon in 1969.
Neil Armstrong
This person is the symbol of American leadership. His face is on the $1 bill.
George Washington
This holiday honors a civil rights leader and is celebrated in January
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
This American swimmer has won more Olympic gold medals than any other athlete in history.
Michael Phelps
This city in central Turkey is known for salt production, steppe landscapes, and historically being part of the ancient Silk Road route.
Aksaray
These three women—Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary Jackson—were African American pioneers at NASA who helped make early U.S. space missions successful.
Hidden Figures
This document is an important symbol of U.S. freedom and begins with “We the People.”
Constitution
On this February holiday, Americans watch a groundhog. If it sees its shadow, it means six more weeks of winter.
Groundhog Day
This American won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2009 and was the 44th U.S. president.
Barack Obama
This district is located on the far eastern edge of Istanbul, and many locals associate it with its long coastline, seafood restaurants, and being one of the last stops before leaving the city toward the Black Sea region.
Şile