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100

She founded a drug rehabilitation facility after her own battle with addiction.

Who is Betty Ford.

100

This U.S. Holiday commemorates the end of slavery and is celebrated in June.

What is Juneteenth.

100

This type of fruit is known for being a great source of vitiman C.

What is Oranges.

100

This iconic hairstyle became popular in the 1960's, often associated with the band The Beatles.

What is The Mop Top.

100

This flower is traditionally associated with June.

What is Rose.

200

She was an infant when she met her future husband and he bought her her first baby carriage!

Who is Frances Cleveland.

Grover Cleveland and his Bride were the only couple to wed at the White House.

200

This flag-related holiday is observed in June.

What is Flag Day.

200

This type of soda was advertised with the slogan "It's the real thing".

What is Coca-Cola.

200

This is a music festival, held on a NY dairy farm that promised 3 days of peace & music. It was considered to be a defining moment of the Counterculture movement.

What is Woodstock.

200

This is the most common surname in the United States.

A-Brown

B-Smith

C-Miller

What is Smith.

300

This First Lady was known for being a bit of a "party animal" and even got banished from Quaker meetings for her behavior.

Who is Dolley Madison.

300

Father's Day became a permanent national holiday in the U.S. in this year.

A-1972

B-1769

C-2000

What is 1972.

President Richard Nixon signed the law making it a permanent holiday on the third Sunday in June.

300

This kitchen appliance was popularized in the mid-20th century and allowed for easy meal preparation.

What is "The Microwave Oven".

300

This South American dance, known for its dramatic movements and passion, originated in Argentina.

What is the Tango?

300

This Nobel Prize-winning physicist announced the theory of relativity on June 30,1905.

Who is Albert Einstein.

400

She once posed for a "Spirit Photographer" in hopes that he'd summon the image for her late husband.

Who is Mary Todd Lincoln.

The "ghost" of her husband does appear in the frame, thanks to some 19th century photography tricks! She held seances regularly in the Red Room of the White House.

400

June is a favorite month for these types of celebrations.

What are Weddings.

June comes from the Roman goddess Juno, who was the protector of women, especially in marriage and childbearing.

400

June 10th is famous for this refreshing drink that is enjoyed with lemon hot or cold. A southern version of this is loaded with sugar. 

What is Ice Tea and Sweet Tea.

400

The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand on June 28,1914 triggered this historical event.

What is WWI.

400

This major WWII event began on June 6,1944.

What is D-Day(The Allied invasion of Normandy).

500

This former 1st Lady authored the daily newspaper column "My Day" from 1935 until shortly before her death in 1962. Her writings covered politics, civil rights, and personal reflections, reaching millions of readers.

Who is Eleanor Roosevelt.

500

This Macedonian King and military genius is famous for never losing a battle in 15 years of conquest. He  conquered vast empires, founded numerous cities, including Alexandria in Egypt. His body was preserved in a vat of honey to stave off decay.

Who is Alexander The Great.

500

This iconic dessert, which combines fruit and a crumbly topping, evokes feelings of nostalgia in the summertime.

What is Cobbler.

500

On June 5,2004 this former president and the 33rd governor of California. died after having Alzheimer's disease for over a decade.

Who is Ronald Regan.

500

June's full moon is often called this.

What is Strawberry Moon.

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