Stars & Stripes
This is the nickname of the American flag
What is the Stars & Stripes
The U.S. flag is commonly called the "Stars & Stripes" because of its 50 white stars and 13 red and white stripes.
These colorful displays light up the sky on independence day.
What are fireworks?
Fireworks have been part of Fourth of July celebrations since 1777 and symbolized the excitement of America's independence.
This famous statue in New York harbor was a gift from France.
What is the Statue of Liberty?
France gave the Statue of Liberty to the United States in 1886 as a gift to celebrate Americas independence and the friendship between the two countries. It has since become a symbol of freedom and welcome for people arriving in America.
This song is often sung at baseball games and patriotic events, and begins with "Oh, say can you see..."
What is the Star Spangled Banner?
"The Star-Spangled Banner" became the national anthem of the United States in 1931 and was written by Francis Scott Key.
The American Revolution was fought primarily against this country.
What is Great Britain?
The American Revolution was fought from 1775-1783 as the 13 colonies fought to gain independence from British rule.
The 13 stripes on the American flag represent these.
What are the original 13 colonies?
The stripes honor the 13 British colonies that declared independence from Great Britain in 1776.
This popular summertime food is often grilled and served in a bun at Fourth of July cookouts.
What is a Hot dog?
Hot dogs are a classic independence day favorite. Americans eat millions of them every Fourth of July.
This famous South Dakota mountain features the faces of four U.S. presidents.
What is Mount Rushmore?
Mount Rushmore is a giant carving in South featuring the faces of four U.S. presidents: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson,Theodore Roosevelt, Abraham Lincoln.
This Patriotic song asks God to bless America "from the mountains to the prairies."
What is "God Bless America"?
Written by Irving Berlin in 1918, this song became one of America's most beloved patriotic songs.
This 1773 protest involved colonists throwing tea into the Boston Harbor.
What is The Boston Tea Party?
American colonists dumped British tea into the Boston Harbor to oppose unfair taxes.
The 50 stars on today's American flag represent these.
What are 50 states?
A star is added whenever a new state joins the Union. Hawaii became the 50th state in 1959.
Families and friends often gather outdoors for one of these on independence.
What is a picnic (or barbecue/cookout)?
Picnics and backyard barbecues are long-standing Fourth of July traditions where loved ones celebrate together.
This building at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue is the official residence of the U.S. President.
What is the White House?
The White House is the official home and workplace of the President of the United States. It has been the residence of every U.S. president since John Adams in 1800 and is a symbol of American leadership.
This song includes the famous line "This land is your land, this land is my land."
What is "This Land is Your Land"?
Written by Woody Guthrie in 1940, the song celebrated the beauty and vastness of America.
This attack brought the United States into WWII.
What is the attack on Pearl Harbor?
Pearl Harbor was a surprise attack by Japan on December 7, 1941, that led the United States to enter WWII.
According to flag etiquette, this should happen if the American flag touches the ground.
What is that it should be picked up immediately?
The U.S. Flag Code says the flag should never touch the ground. if it does accidentally, it should be picked up and handled respectfully.
Many towns celebrate Independence Day by holding one of these through the streets with marching bands and decorated floats.
What is a parade?
Community parades are a cherished tradition that often feature veterans, local organizations, marching bands, and patriotic decorations.
This New York City skyscraper was once the tallest building in the world and was completed in 1931.
What is the Empire State Building?
The Empire State Building became a symbol of American innovation,engineering,and the growth of modern cities.
This Patriotic song is also known as "America" and begins with "My country, 'tis of thee."
What is "My Country 'tis of Thee"?
The song was written in 1831 and was used as a patriotic anthem before the United States had an official national anthem.
This 1969 event saw American astronauts become the first humans to walk on the moon.
What is the Apollo 11 moon landing?
Apollo 11 was the 1969 mission that sent the first humans to the Moon, where Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first people to walk on its surface.
This woman is credited with sewing the first American flag, although historians debate the story?
Who was Betsy Ross?
Betsy Ross is a beloved figure in American history and folklore. while the famous story of her sewing the first flag isn't proven, she remains closely associated with the nations first flag.
Americans celebrate Independence Day on this date every year.
What is July Fourth?
July Fourth commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, when the American colonies declared their Independence from Great Britain.
This battle in Pennsylvania was the site of a major 1863 Civil War battle and Lincolns famous address.
What is Gettysburg?
The Battle of Gettysburg was a major battle of the Civil War fought in Pennsylvania in 1863. It was a turning point in the war and resulted in a victory for the Union army.
This Patriotic song is often performed with a flag ceremony and celebrated the beauty of America's mountains, rivers, and skies.
What is "America the Beautiful"?
The song was inspired by a poem written by Katharine Lee Bates after seeing the view from Pikes Peak in Colorado. It became one of America's most cherished patriotic songs.
This 1974 political scandal led to the resignation of President Richard Nixon.
What is Watergate?
The Watergate scandal was a political scandal in the 1970's that led to President Richard Nixon becoming the first U.S. president to resign from office.