RED, WHITE, OR BLUE
Where does the President reside?
The White House.
Which Founding Father served as the first U.S. Secretary of Treasury?
Alexander Hamilton - from 1789-1795 during the Presidency of George Washington
In 1903 Mary Anderson, while riding a streetcar, invented this necessary vehicle item that helps drivers see clearly.
Windshield wipers - unfortunately, she never got the credit as she didn't sell her invention.
Where our Presidents live.
White House
Summer is the time for the best outdoor cooking, so it is no surprise July is the National Month of ________.
Grilling
They respond with aid to natural and other disasters around the world.
The Red Cross.
Which Founding Father moved a dog named Satan into the White House when he became President?
John Adams - he also had a dog named Juno...and a horse named Cleopatra.
Margaret Knight of Boston (1838-1914) is credited with about 90 inventions and 22 patents. She invented a packaging item that is still used today by all shoppers.
Paper Bags - Knight's greatest success was the first machine to make the square-bottomed paper bags that are still used in grocery stores today.
What is the name of the giant ditch in Arizona?
Grand Canyon
Born Richard Starkey on July 7, 1940, he is one of two surviving Beatles. Who is he?
Ringo Starr
One of the official BSU college colors.
Blue
Which President, and Founding Father, was the first to have a 4th of July celebration held at the White House in 1801?
Thomas Jefferson
Donovan made her first Boater using a shower curtain. It was a convenience item for babies and parents. She was unable to sell or license her patent.
Disposable Diaper - She couldn't sell her product, so she went into business for herself. It was finally patented in 1951.
Where did most of the first immigrants pass through?
Ellis island
This round blue/purple fruit native to North America blooms from May to August. July is the national month for this fruit.
Blueberries
It's the largest mammal in the world.
Blue Whale
Who was the last American of the Founding Fathers to be president?
James Monroe in 1816, he was only 18 when he signed in 1776.
In 1959 by Ruth Handler (co-founder of Mattel), whose own daughter was called Barbara. She created a doll intended to be a teenage fashion doll. What was it?
Barbie - first introduced to the world at the American Toy Fair in New York City. If Barbie were a real person her measurements would be 36-18-38.
What is the most famous bell called in Pennsylvania?
Liberty Bell
On July 29, 1958, this U.S. exploration agency was established.
NASA
He was born in 1919, had red hair. and his real name was Aaron Schwatt. He was a comedian and an actor.
Red Buttons
Who was the oldest Founding Father that signed the Declaration?
Samuel Whittemore, 81. The next oldest was Benjamin Franklin, 70.
In 1956 Helen Free first developed the 'dip-and-read' test that for the first time allowed monitoring of blood glucose levels instantly and at home. What was it?
Home Diabetes Test
In South Dakota what is the mountain that has the 4 President's faces on it?
Mount Rushmore
This mission began with a liftoff from Kennedy Space Center at 9:37 a.m on July 16, 1969.
Apollo 11 Lunar Landing