Founding Fathers
He wrote the Declaration of Independence.
Thomas Jefferson
This iconic symbol of freedom was originally cast in 1752 and cracked shortly after its arrival in America.
Liberty Bell
She's the lady in the harbor holding a torch.
Statue of Liberty
“Oh, say can you see...”
The Star-Spangled Banner
“We’re going to win so much, you may even get tired of winning.”
Donald Trump
Before leading the American Revolution, this person gained military experience fighting in the French and Indian War.
George Washington
Americans eat around 150 million of this food every Fourth of July, making it the day’s most consumed item.
Hot Dogs
Wears stripes and stars and wants YOU.
Uncle Sam
“From the mountains, to the prairies...”
God Bless America
“Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!”
Ronald Reagan
In addition to being a Founding Father, Benjamin Franklin invented this popular household item still used on stormy days.
Lightning Rod
The Liberty Bell originally hung in this building, which was the meeting place for the Pennsylvania State House.
Independance Hall
First lady who sewed the first American flag.
“I’m proud to be an American...”
God Bless the U.S.A.
“Ask not what your country can do for you—ask what you can do for your country.”
John F. Kennedy
This "Father of the Constitution" later became president
James Madison
Though the Declaration of Independence is celebrated on July 4th, the actual vote for independence occurred on this earlier date.
July 2, 1776
He wrote the lyrics to The Star-Spangled Banner after witnessing the bombardment of Fort McHenry during the War of 1812.
Francis Scott Key
“From California to the New York Island...”
This Land is Your Land
“Give me liberty, or give me death!”
Patrick Henry
First Treasury Secretary & Broadway icon.
Alexander Hamilton
The Declaration of Independence was signed by this many delegates on July 4, 1776.
56
Before becoming president, he debated Stephen A. Douglas in a series of 1858 Senate debates that made him a national figure despite losing the election.
Abraham Lincoln
“We’ll put a boot in your a**, it’s the American way...”
“Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue” by Toby Keith
“I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country.”
Nathan Hale