How many hotdogs are typically eaten in the US on the 4th of July?
150 Million
In 1814, Francis Scott Key wrote the star spangled banner. What was Key's original occupation?
Lawyer
Firecrackers were invented in what year?
200 BC
What year was George Washington born?
1732
I was the 16th President of the United States. While the US was free, not all of it's citizens were. I issued a document declaring that all who reside in the US are to be completely free regardless of their skin color. Who am I?
Abraham Lincoln
What are the most popular foods eaten on the 4th of July?
Burger, steak, hotdogs, chicken
What was the original title of the star spangled banner?
The Defense of Fort McHenry
What country invented the modern day firework?
Italy
What was George Washington's first career?
Surveyor
I am a common national personification of the federal government of the United States or the country in general. Since the early 19th century, I have been a popular symbol of the U.S. government in American culture and a manifestation of patriotic emotion.
Uncle Sam
Most of the pork hot dogs consumed on the 4th of July come from what state?
Iowa
Which President declared for the Star Spangled Banner to be played by the military?
President Wilson
What year did Americans start using fireworks to celebrate their independence?
1777
What medical condition killed George Washington?
Throat infection
In addition to writing the Declaration of Independence, and serving in many other roles (eventually the third President of the United States), I served as American ambassador to France between 1785-1789.
Thomas Jefferson
How many pounds of chicken are bought in the week leading up to the 4th of July in the US?
750 Million Pounds
How many stanzas are in the Star Spangled Banner?
4! Only the first is typically played.
Queen Elizabeth was so fascinated with fireworks she created an honorary title for the individual that creates the best firework show. What is that title?
Fire Master of England
What was the name of George Washington's beloved dog?
Sweetlips
I was an American military officer, statesman, and Founding Father who served as the first U.S. secretary of the treasury from 1789 to 1795 during George Washington's presidency. I was killed later on during a duel.
Alexander Hamilton
How many pounds was the world's biggest hot dog?
75 Pounds
The Star Spangled Banner was written during this war...
War of 1812
What colors were the first fireworks?
Orange and White
In which battle did Washington famously cross the Delaware?
Battle of Trenton
I was an American politician who served as the 35th president of the United States from 1961 until his assassination in 1963. He was the youngest person elected president
John F Kennedy