Presidential Facts
These two politically opposing president, known as "frenemies", both died on July 4th, 1826, the Nation's centennial birthday, within hours of each other.
Who are Thomas Jefferson and John Adams?
This popular backyard game uses a round, tightly stretched net to pass and bounce a yellow ball to your partner.
What is Spike Ball?
This food company hosts it's famous hotdog eating contest every year on July 4th.
What is Nathan's Hotdogs?
The Fourth of July, America's Independence Day, became a federal holiday in this year.
When was 1941?
This monument in North Dakota depicts the faces of these 4 presidents.
Who are Lincoln, Washington, Jefferson, and Roosevelt?
This president cared for a family of mice that lived in the White House.
Who is Andrew Johnson?
This backyard game consists of two wooden boards 27 feet apart and several bean bags.
What is corn hole?
About 85% of the US population eats this popular barbecue favorite layered between two buns.
What are burgers?
Firework were invented by a monk in the second century BC in this country.
Where is China?
The Statue of Liberty, who stands off of the coast of New York, is made of this material causing it to turn green with age.
What is copper?
This president appeared on the $500 bill until being discontinued in 1969.
Who is William McKinley?
The biggest Fourth of July parade has been operating in this harbor city since 1982.
Where is Boston?
Every Fourth of July, 150 million of these classic favorites are consumed by Americans.
What are hot dogs?
This poet and author wrote a poem that would later be known as the Star Spangled Banner after watching the attack of Fort McHenry.
Who is Francis Scott key?
Washington DC was set on fire by the British during the War of 1812, ruining many government buildings. The only building that was not burned and is original is...
What is the Patent/Post Office?
Before serving as president, this man was a lifeguard, sportscaster, and actor. He also loved Jelly Beans, his favorite flavor being Jelly Beans.
Who is Ronald Reagan?
The biggest firework celebration is held in this city.
Where is NYC?
Over 750 million pounds of this meat is purchased each year on July 4th.
What is chicken?
The original flag of the United States was sewn by this woman. It originally had 13 stars to represent the 13 colonies.
Who is Betsy Ross?
This building houses important historical documents, including the Bill of Rights.
What is the National Archives?
This tall, 6'2 man, buried at his stately home along the Potomac River, helped establish precedents such as the term, "Mr. President."
Who is George Washington?
This backyard game dates back to the ancient Greeks. It consists of throwing an open metal ring around a nail.
What is horseshoes?
This fruit dish is altered for the patriotic holiday to resemble the country's colors. Strawberries, raspberries blueberries, blackberries, and bananas are used.
What is fruit salad?
The Fourth of July is held in celebration of this document forming our nation.
What is the Declaration of Independence?
The Washington Monument is an obelisk that commemorates president George Washington. It stands this many feet tall in the National Mall across from the reflecting pool.
What is 555 ft?