Presidents
This man was elected our first president.
Who was George Washington?
This protest against taxation saw Bostoners destroying imported tea.
What was the Boston Tea Party?
On this day in 1776, the Declaration of Independence was adopted.
What was July 4th?
"Ask not what your country can do for you - ask what you can do for your country".
Who was John F. Kennedy?
This president freed the slaves following the succession of southern states.
Who was Abraham Lincoln?
The bombing of this harbor lead to American involvement in World War II.
What was Pearl Harbor?
President John F. Kennedy was assassinated on this day in 1963.
What was November 22?
"Read my lips - no new taxes.
Who was George H.W. Bush?
This president oversaw entry into World War II.
Who was Franklin D. Rossevelt (FDR)?
The issue of this freed slaves in 1863.
What was the Emancipation Proclamation?
On this day in 1945, American forces dropped a bomb on Hiroshima.
What was August 6?
"The only thing to fear is, fear itself."
Who was Franklin D. Roosevelt?
Serving only 31 days, this president died after a brief illness.
Who was William Henry Harrison?
During this invasion in 1961, US forces attempted to overthrow Fidel Castro.
What was the Bay of Pigs Invasion?
Hawaii became the 50th state on August 21 of this year.
What was 1959?
"We cannot let the terrorists achieve the objective of frightening our nation to the point where we don't conduct business, where people don't shop".
Who is George W. Bush?
This president is the only president to have never been elected.
Who was Gerald Ford?
During Carter's administration, a group of American citizens and diplomats were taken hostage.
What was the Iran Hostage Crisis?
On this day in 1787, the Constitution of the US was created.
What was September 17?
"Those who deny freedom to others, deserve it not for themselves; and, under a just God, can not long retain it."
Who was Abraham Lincoln?