Flag Facts
How many stripes are on the American flag?
What is 13?
Born July 16, 1911, she was Fred Astaire’s dance partner and leading lady in films.
Who is Ginger Rogers?
The tradition of setting these off on the 4th of July began in Philadelphia on July 4, 1777, during the first organized celebration of Independence Day.
What are fireworks?
This crimson red gem is July's birthstone.
What is Ruby?
How many stars are on the flag today?
What is 50?
Born July 24, 1897 this female pioneer aviator was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean.
Who is Amelia Earhart?
Written by Francis Scott Key in 1814 after he witnessed the Maryland fort being bombarded by the British during the War of 1812. Set to music in 1931, the poem was re-titled this and remains our National Anthem to this day.
What is the Star Spangled Banner?
What name is missing from the following title of the song, written by Patrick S.Gilbert, during the years of the American Civil War?
"When ------ Comes Marching Home"
What is Johnny?
How many stripes on the American flag are red?
What is 7?
Born July 1, 1961, she is Prince Harry’s mother.
Who is Princess Diana?
The first footage of the shipwreck of this iconic ship was filmed in 1985 and released to the public on July 18, 1986.
What is the Titanic?
How high should corn be by the Fourth of July?
What is knee-high?
How many stars did the flag use to have when it was first made?
What is 13?
He was the 43rd US President, born July 6, 1946.
Who is George W. Bush?
On July 29, 1958, this U.S. space exploration agency was established.
What is NASA?
July is on average the hottest month in the Northern hemisphere. The long hot days are often referred to by this canine themed term "____ ____ __ ______".
What is the "Dog days of summer"?
Who is believed to have sewn the first American Flag?
Who is Betsy Ross?
Born on July 9, 1956 he is an American actor and filmmaker. He is known for his roles in Turner & Hooch (1989), Philadelphia (1993), Forrest Gump (1994), Apollo 13 (1995), Saving Private Ryan, as well as for his voice work in the animated Toy Story series and The Polar Express (2004).
Who is Tom Hanks?
July 4, 1776, this historical document was approved by the Continental Congress.
What is The Declaration of Independence?
Which song, written in 1873 by a Prairie doctor named Higley Brewster was adopted as the official state song of Kansas in 1947? This song talks about deer and antelope.
What is Home on the Range?
How many US flags have touched the moon?
A) 1
B) 2
C) 4
D) 6
What is D) 6?
Born Richard Starkey and one of only 2 surviving members of this iconic band, he will always be remembered as the drummer, but he sang the lead on “Yellow Submarine” and “With a Little Help from My Friends.”
Who is Ringo Starr?
On July 7, 1898 President William McKinley signed a resolution annexing this territory. In 1900, Congress made it an incorporated territory of the U.S., which it remained until becoming the final state to join the Union in 1959.
What is Hawaii?
Irving Berlin's "God Bless America" was sung by this famous Songbird of the South.
Who is Kate Smith?