Founding Fathers
This commander-in-chief was considered by many the greatest living American
Who was George Washington?
This sweet veg may be creamed, popped or boiled, but it's best with butter and salt straight off the Cob
What is Corn?
He began the war serving in the Continental Army, in the US his name is synonymous with betrayal
Who was Benedict Arnold?
Though not the original rockets red glare, this evening festivity is a July 4 staple.
What are firework displays?
Featuring a pair of symbolic 13s, this flag eventually became the US flag.
What is the Betsy Ross flag or Stars and Stripes?
This founding father and future US president did sign the Declaration of Independence but did not participate in drafting the US Constitution.
Who was Thomas Jefferson?
Hydration and food in one package, this fruit off the vine is a perfect sweet treat.
What is watermelon?
He surrendered at Yorktown, effectively ending the Revolutionary War
Who was Lord General Cornwallis?
The most American way to spend an afternoon in the sun with food
What is a BBQ?
What is independence day?
This founding father created the first American national bank, but is perhaps more well known for "throwing away his shot" in a duel with a sitting Vice President
Who was Alexander Hamilton?
The perfect companion to summer sun and a game of baseball, this sausage is not often called by it's German city name
What is a hot dog or frankfurter?
Before the British ultimately took this South Carolina port city, it's unique palmetto fort proved a bouncy barrier to artillery barrages
What is Charlestown?
It's as American as Apple Pie, in spite of the one Canadian team in it's Major League
What is Baseball?
This American song reuses a familiar royal tune.
This French officer was made an honorary American citizen in 2008, making "The Hero of Two Worlds" 1 of only 8 individuals to receive the honor.
Who was the Marquis de Lafayette?
These in seasons fruits are often paired with cream and jelly to make a patriotic colored treat
What are blueberries?
This British victory near Boston proved so costly General Clinton remarked that another such victory would ruin the army.
What is The Battle of Bunker Hill?
What is wearing US Flag apparel?
This movie released on the fourth of July, 1992, featured "America's Dad" as a tears averse coach of America's game
What is A League of their Own
This "Common Sense" Founding Father was not elected to office in the United States but did serve in French National Assembly
Who was Thomas Paine?
The number 1 beverage sold during the July 4th Holiday and is currently the number 1 beverage sold every day in the United States
What is bottled water?
This gentleman's ill fated expedition from Canada often resembled a roving party more than a military campaign
Who was General John Burgoyne?
Once a popular July 4 past-time this oral tradition is less in vogue than blowing things up in modern America
What are Fourth of July Speeches.
In the opening song of this Tony Award winning musical, the eponymous lead character is said to have gotten a lot farther, by working a lot harder, by being a lot smarter, by being a self starter.
What is Hamilton?