Influencers
The 26th President of the United States. He was a great lover of nature. During his presidency many national parks were established. He signed the Antiquities Act of 1906, a landmark law allowing presidents to protect historic, prehistoric, and scientific sites on federal land as National Monuments.
Who is Theodore Roosevelt?
She was the wife of the second president and the mother of the sixth president of the United States.Influenced her husband by writing letters about her beliefs. Was against slavery. Wanted equal rights for women. Wanted women to have an education.
Who is Abigail Adams?
Remembers U.S. military personnel who died in service.
What is Memorial Day?
A major religious and cultural holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus.
What is Christmas Day?
An American politician, militia officer and frontiersman. Often referred to in popular culture as the "King of the Wild Frontier", he fought in the Texas Revolution.
Who is David Crockett?
These women were the first women trained to fly American military aircraft. Ferried new aircrafts from factories to military bases. Freed male pilots so they could fly combat missions
Who are the WASPS?
Celebrates the Declaration of Independence, a cornerstone of American identity.
What is Independence day?
It is a way of life. Includes our family, friends and our community. It includes the food we eat, the clothing we wear and the places we live. Language, music and religion are part of it too.
What is culture?
He became a lawyer after attending Howard University. He dedicated his life to bringing equality to the United States.
Who is Thurgood Marshall?
This person was born a slave in 1797. She changed her name. After the change her first name meant ‘traveler’ and her last name meant ‘honesty’. Gave speeches against slavery. Became a preacher. Worked for equality. Worked to improve the rights of African Americans after slavery ended.
Who is Sojourner Truth?
This holiday honors sacrifice and service. Honors all U.S. military veterans.
What is Veterans Day?
Every year, people in San Antonio Texas has a festival to celebrate freedom and the bravery of the Mexican army.
What is Cinco de Mayo?
The first Mexican American woman to serve in the Texas House of Representatives. The laws that she helped to develop emphasized education and opportunities for men and women of all races. Became the voice for women, children and the poor.
Who is Irma Rangel?
This person was a silversmith who lived in Boston, Massachusetts. He was an important person in the Colonist’s fight for independence from England. Without his help the war for independence might have been lost before it even started. Participated in the Boston Tea Party. Rode from Boston to Lexington to warn the Militia that the. British were coming to take the Colonial Army’s store of guns and ammunition.
Who is Paul Revere?
A harvest festival for gratitude, family, and feasting.
What is Thanksgiving Day?
Many Chinese American live in San Francisco in Chinatown. In this neighborhood, children speak both English and Chinese. They celebrate with a big parade. A special dragon is carried down the street by more than 100 people. the people invented ways to make the dragon jump and slither like a snake. This celebration is a way that Americans show their love of inventiveness or creating new things.
What is the Chinese New Year?
A scientist and inventor who devised over 100 products using one major crop—the peanut—including dyes, plastics and gasoline.
Who is George Washington Carver?
Special days set aside for celebration, rest, or commemoration to mark significant events, figures, or traditions.
What are Holidays?
An American custom that many cultures celebrate. People spend this national holiday with families and friends. They remember early settlers in our country who were thankful for their first harvest.
What is Thanksgiving Day?