US Figures
The President of the United States during the assassination of Osama Bin Laden.
Who is Barack Obama?
If you go to midtown Manhattan, chances are you will run into this 102 story high building that was finished in 1931.
What is the Empire State Building?
“I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character.”
Who is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.?
Also known as the Battle of Sharpsburg, this battle was considered the bloodiest day in US History taking the lives of 22,000 men in 1862.
What is The Battle of Antietam?
From January 5th - October 22nd, 1995, Johnny Cochran defended this man who was charged with 2 counts of murder.
Who is OJ Simpson?
One of the Founding Fathers of America. This man famously flew a kite in a storm with a key on it, to literally catch lightning in a bottle.
Who is Ben Franklin?
Built in the Black Canyon of the Colorado River, this construct was built as a source for irrigation water and Hydroelectric power in the Southwestern states of Nevada and Arizona.
What is The Hoover Dam?
“Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!”
Who is Ronald Reagan?
On September 28, 1781, General George Washington, commanding a force of 17,000 French and Continental troops, begins the siege known as this against British General Lord Charles Cornwallis and a contingent of 9,000 British troops.
What is The Battle of Yorktown?
Established in July 29th, 1958. This organization started by Eisenhower was the first step into the great race against Russia, which when culminate in 1969 when Apollo 11 began it's expedition.
What is NASA?
The New York Times described him as "the agricultural visionary who all but single-handedly revolutionized the American popcorn industry."
Who is Orville Redenbacher?
This Midwestern Monument stands at 630 feet, and was built to commemorate those who pioneered on the Oregon Trail.
What is The Gateway Arch?
"Give me liberty, or give me death!"
Who is Patrick Henry?
Probably one of the most historic battles of World War 2, the United States captured this Japanese Volcanic Island of the same name in 1942.
What is Iwo Jima?
On March 1st 1932, this famous aviator who flew from New York to France in 1927, unfortunately had his son abducted at 20 months old. And was unfortunately found dead 3 months later.
Who is Charles Lindbergh?
An activist who played a pivotal role in the movement for Women's Sufferage.
Who is Susan B. Anthony?
Built at Arlington National Cemetery, this monument was built in honor of those who served our country that could not be identified.
What is The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier?
DAILY DOUBLE!!!
“In every battle there comes a time when both sides consider themselves beaten, then he who continues the attack wins.”
The War of 1812 for some reason went all the way till 1815. The most famous battle of that war took place in Major General Andrew Jackson led a small, poorly equipped army to victory against 8,000 British troops led by Edward Pakenham and won.
What is The Battle of New Orleans?
On November 15th, 1964, William Tecumseh Sherman burned down this United States city, which dealt a big blow to the Confederate Army.
What is Atlanta?
"The Terror Gang" which was accused of robbing 24 banks and four police stations, among other crimes during the Great Depression, was headed by this notorious gangster who actually broke out of jail twice.
Who is John Dillinger?
Built in the Black Hills of South Dakota, this Monument dedicated to one of the fearless warriors in US History is the largest mountain carving in The United States.
What is The Crazy Horse Memorial?
"My folks came to U.S. as immigrants, aliens, and became citizens. I was born in Boston, a citizen, went to Hollywood and became an alien."
Who is Leonard Nimoy?
Also known as Operation Avalanche, the Allied Troops would invade this axis power in 1943.
What is Italy?
November 15th, 1977. The first constitution of the United States of America and the document legalizing the union of the colonies.
What is The Articles of Confederation?