Founding Fathers
Who was the principal author of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Cole’s favorite snack
Fish crackers
What is the estimated number of hot dogs consumed on the 4th of July?
150 million
What do the 13 stripes on the Americanflag represent?
The original 13 colonies
July 6, 2016
Cole went to the MTC
Who wrote the book Common Sense?
Thomas Pain
Mom’s favorite Christmas tradition
Christmas pjs or family picture with Christmas hats
Who wrote the Star Soangled Banner?
Francis Scott Key
The words were originally written as a poem entitled "The Defence of Fort McHenry". This was then set to an existing popular tune written by the English composer John Stafford Smith. It quickly became popular and in 1931 Congress passed a joint resolution making "The Star Spangled Banner" the national anthem.
The original American flag has 13 stars in what shape?
Circle
June 13, 2025
Last day in Hawaii 🥺 🌺
How many men signed the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776?
2
Blake’s favorite holiday
4th of July
How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights?
10
While there are currently 27 total amendments to the Constitution, only the first 10 make up the Bill of Rights, which was ratified in 1791 to protect individual liberties and limit government power.
When is it appropriate to fly the flag upside-down?
As a distress signal
December 10, 2022
Mia opened her mission call
What national symbol appears on most US currency?
Bald eagle
Dad’s favorite hobby
Cleaning the boat
Which state was the first to ratify the US Constitution?
Delaware
Where is the original "Old Glory" flag today?
Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of American History
September 23, 2020
Blake’s wish came true and Kalob proposed to Emma
Name 2 founding fathers who became US presidents
George Washington (1st), John Adams (2nd), Thomas Jefferson (3rd), James Madison (4th), and James Monroe (5th). [1, 2, 3]
Kate’s favorite chip
Lays Kettle Cooked Jalapeño
Every single official Major League Baseball is rubbed with a special mud sourced from which state before it is used?
New Jersey
When is Flag Day celebrated?
June 14th
July 22, 2026
Kate gets her drivers license and mom and dad don’t have her have to haul another kid to town 😆