1776 & All That
This first American document declared the colonies' independence, mostly because George III was deemed a "Royal Brute" who didn't understand the concept of "BYOB" (Bring Your Own Barricades).
What is the Declaration of Independence
These two colors represent the remaining stripes on the American flag once the seven red ones are accounted for.
What are White and Blue?
This 30th U.S. President---and the only one born on Independence Day---earned the nickname "Silent Cal".
Who is Calvin Coolidge?
Located in Philadelphia, this historic object was inscribed with a biblical verse proclaiming "Proclaim LIBERTY throughout all the Land unto all the inhabitants thereof" and is traditionally tapped 13 times on Independence Day.
What is the Liberty Bell?
Between Memorial Day and Labor Day, Americans consume ~7 billion of these popular grilled cylinder-shaped meats.
What is a hot dog?
This silversmith made his midnight ride warning the colonists that the British were coming, though the book claims he was really just trying to find a local who could help him return a borrowed mule.
Who is Paul Revere?
Consisting of a field of red, white, and blue, this famous 19th century oil painting by Emanuel Leutze dramatically depicts a General crossing the Delaware River.
What is Washington Crossing the Delaware?
This Grammy-winning "Sunflower" and "Rockstar" singer shares his July 4th birthday with the U.S. Declaration of Independence.
Who is Post Malone?
Known as the "Mother of the Civil Rights Movement," this woman notably helped launch the 1955 Montgomery Bus Boycott which paved the way for legislative freedom.
Who is Rosa Parks?
This icy summer dessert---invented by an 11 year-old boy in San Francisco---was originally called the "Epsicle."
What is a popsicle (or ice pop)?
He is known for famously crossing the Delaware River on Christmas night, but according to this book's satire, he was just desperately looking for an open tavern after realizing he forgot the turkey.
Who is George Washington?
Sharing it's patriotic name with the colors of the U.S. flag, this classic frozen treat is famous for it's cherry, lime, and blue raspberrry flavor layers.
What is a Bomb Pop?
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What is a Rocket Pop?
This singer-songwriter, who gave us Lean on Me and Just the Two of Us was born on Independence Day in 1938.
Who is Bill Withers?
Martin Luther King Jr famously repeated this three word phrase during his "I Have a Dream" speech.
What is "Let Freedom Ring"?
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What is "Free At Last"?
This iconic summer fruit is botanically classified as a berry and is made up of about 90% water.
What is a watermelon?
The winter of 1777-1778 at this brutal military camp is remembered for its incredible hardships, though the book argues it was mostly a struggle to get decent room service.
What is Valley Forge?
Besides the United States, this European nation features a prominent vertical red, white, and blue tricolor flag, often associated with its national motto of liberty, equality, and fraternity.
What is France?
This actress who won an Oscar for On the Waterfront and played opposite Cary Grant in North by Northwest is also the oldest person to be born on the 4th of July.
Who is Eva Marie Saint?
This landmark 1863 executive order issued by the 13th President of the United States officially declared the freedom of enslaved people in areas still in rebellion against the United States.
What is the Emancipation Proclamation?
The popular campfire treat of toasted marshmallows and chocolate sandwiched between graham crackers is called this.
What is a s'more?
In 1773, a bunch of colonists disguised as Mohawk Indians destroyed British property by dumping crates of this caffeinated beverage into Boston Harbor.
What is tea?
Casey McQuiston penned this popular 2019 romance novel, adapted into a film, featuring the son of the American President and a British prince.
What is Red, White, & Royal Blue?
This author of The Scarlet Letter and The House of the Seven Gambles was born on July 4, 1804, in Salem Massachusetts.
Who is Nathaniel Hawthorne?
Written in 1943 by composer Oscar Hammerstein II, this uplifting song originally imploring "Let freedom ring" was the closing anthem of the Broadway Musical Carmen Jones.
What is "Dat's Love"
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What is "Come On! Let Freedom Ring"?
Served at traditional summer barbecues, this staple side dish is often made with diced red-skinned potatoes, mayonnaise, and celery.
What is potato salad?