Revolutionary War
How many American colonies fought for independence from Britain?
13
How old does someone need to be in order to become President
As directed by the Constitution, a presidential candidate must be a natural born citizen of the United States, a resident for 14 years, and 35 years of age or older.
In which decade did the children's show Sesame Street first debut?
1960s (1969)
Which patriotic song was actually intended to MAKE FUN of American soldiers?
Yankee Doodle Dandy
What did the Wright Brothers do in 1903?
First air travel
What year did the colonists issue their Declaration of Independence?
On July 4, 1776, the colonists boldly declared independence. The U.S. marks this courage with parades, fireworks and celebration every July 4th.
This 16th President can be found on the $5 bill in your swim bag.
Abraham Lincoln.
In which decade (of the 20th century) did the first Walmart open?
After 17 years of operating franchise retail stores, Sam Walton opened the first Wal-Mart Discount City in 1962.
90% of all annual sales of THIS thing occur in the few days leading up to July 4th
Fireworks
What cartoon character made his debut in 1928 in the cartoon short 'Steamboat Willie'?
Mickey Mouse
Where were the first shots fired to kick off the war?
Massachusetts (Lexington & Concord)
Which President served 2 non-consecutive terms?
Grover Cleveland - President Cleveland served in office from 1885 to 1889 and then again from 1893 to 1897. He was the 22nd and 24th president of the United States
In which US city did Martin Luther King, Jr. give his famous 'I have a dream ...' speech?
Martin Luther King, Jr., delivered his famous, 'I have a dream' speech at the foot of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., to celebrate the centennial of the Emancipation Proclamation.
There was a movie out in 1989 called Born on the 4th of July, about a Vietnam Veteran who lost his legs and then went on to become an anti-war advocate. Who played the main character in the movie?
Tom Cruise
In what decade did the Star Spangled Banner ACTUALLY become our official National Anthem?
1931 - Lyrics written in 1814
Which city served as a capital, of sorts, for the colonies?
Philadelphia not only hosted both the first and second meetings of the Continental Congress, but also served as a meeting spot for Congress after the war ended.
What state produced the most U.S. presidents?
Eight U.S. presidents were born in Virginia, and Ohio was close behind, having produced seven presidents.
How many states joined the Union in the 20th century?
(5) - Oklahoma was the first of the century in 1907. New Mexico and Arizona in 1912. Alaska and Hawaii in 1959.
The oldest 4th of July parade is held in this state?
Rhode Island (Bristol)
One of the worst incidents of environmental pollution happened in 1989, when the Exxon Valdez oil tanker leaked up to 32 million gallons of crude oil into Prince William Sound. In what U.S. state is Prince William Sound located?
Alaska
Whose side did France take during the American Revolution?
France became an important American ally in 1778, with Spain joining the fight against the British the next year.
Who were the 4 Presidents to be assassinated in office?
Lincoln, Garfield, McKinley, and Kennedy - Assassination attempts were made on six other presidents—Andrew Jackson, Theodore Roosevelt (who was done with his term), Franklin Roosevelt (president-elect at the time), Harry Truman, Gerald Ford (twice in one year!), and Ronald Reagan—but they were lucky enough to survive.
Lieutenant Colonel John Glenn was the first American to do what?
Orbit the Earth. 3 times in 5 hours.
Two Presidents died on July 4, 1826 (50 year anniversary of the Declaration) - who were they?
John Adams and Thomas Jefferson.
What food is consumed in large quantities at the most popular eating contest held in Coney Island NY today?
The Nathan Hot Dog Eating contest.