1776
Though we celebrate on July 4th, the Continental Congress actually voted to declare independence on this date in July 1776.
What is July 2nd?
As the first President under the U.S. Constitution, he is the only Commander in Chief in American History to be elected unanimously by the Electoral College - TWICE.
Who is George Washington?
This massive park spans three states and sits atop a volcanic hotspot that powers 10,000 geothermal features, including Old Faithful.
Known universally as the "King of Rock & Roll", this hip-shaking icon bought a mansion in Memphis and named it Graceland.
Sculpted from a granite mountain face in South Dakota, this massive monument features the 60-foot-tall heads of Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, and Roosevelt.
What is Mount Rushmore?
At 70 years old, this famous inventor, diplomat, and bifocal-wearer was the oldest person to sign the Declaration of Independence.
Who is Benjamin Franklin?
Before serving as our 3rd President, this Virginian statesman spent the summer of 1776 drafting the Declaration of Independence.
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
Spanning over 1.5 million acres in Southern Florida, this massive subtropical wilderness isn't a swamp, but a slow-moving 60-mile-wide river.
What is the Everglades?
This New Jersey-born rock legend earned the nickname "The Boss" and scored a massive 1984 hit with a roaring stadium anthem, "Born in the U.S.A"
Who is Bruce Springsteen?
This suspension bridge spans over a one-mile strait connecting San Francisco Bay to the Pacific Ocean.
What is the Golden Gate Bridge?
As the President of the Continental Congress, this man signed the Declaration of Independence so large that his name became a permanent part of American slang for a signature.
Who is John Hancock?
In 1863, Abraham Lincoln delivered a short, iconic 272-word speech honoring fallen soldiers at a battlefield in Pennsylvania, beginning with the famous phrase, "Four score and seven years ago..."
What is the Gettysburg Address?
Holding the record for the hottest and driest, this California desert park recorded the highest air temperature ever measured on Earth, reaching a blistering 134 degrees in July 1913.
What is Death Valley National Park?
This massive 2010 pop song by Katy Perry encourages everyone to "own the night like 4th of July"...
What is "Firework"?
Located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, this iconic executive residence was actually burned to the ground by British troops during the War of 1812.
What is the White House?
Of the following famous early Americans, he is the only one whose signature is NOT on the Declaration of Independence: Samuel Adams, Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, or Alexander Hamilton.
Who is Alexander Hamilton?
Following the assassination of John F. Kennedy in Dallas, this man was sworn into office aboard Air Force One, becoming the 36th President.
Who is Lyndon B. Johnson?
Standing as North America's tallest mountain peak, this Alaskan giant's official federal name was changed to Denali in 2015, but it was restored to this name by executive order in 2025.
What is Mount McKinley?
Released in 1984 by Lee Greenwood, this signature country patriotic ballad proudly proclaims, "And I'm proud to be an American, where at least I know I'm free."
What is God Bless the USA?
This 630-foot stainless steel monument in Missouri is officially known as the "Gateway to the West".
What is the St. Louis Arch?
Published anonymously in January 1776, this fiery 47-page pamphlet by Thomas Paine sold roughly 500,000 copies, successfully convincing everyday colonists to officially break up with the British Crown.
What is Common Sense?
Franklin D. Roosevelt was elected to a record four terms in office, which directly led to the ratification of this Constitutional Amendment in 1951, officially capping future presidents at two terms.
What is the 22nd Amendment?
Kentucky is home to this national park, which features the world's longest known cave system, spanning over 420 miles of explored underground passages.
What is Mammoth Cave National Park?
The United States went over a century without an official musical theme until 1931, when President Herbert Hoover finally signed a law designating this specific military tribute as the national anthem.
What is the Star-Spangled Banner?
Though it is famously green today due to weathering, this colossal American monument was originally a shiny brown because its entire exterior is made of pure copper.
What is the Statue of Liberty?