Famous Speeches
Patrick Henry: Give me Liberty or give me _____________
What is Death
Oh beautiful for spacious
What is skies
America the Beautiful
This document was sent to King George as a form of separation
What is the Declaration of Independence
Number of Stripes
What is 13
Representing the original 13 colonies
Most popular food eaten on July 4th
What are Hot Dogs
It is estimated that around 155 million hotdogs are consumed on the 4th of July in the United States alone. This is equivalent to topping 818 hotdogs every second of the day, which is approximately one hotdog eaten for every two Americans.
FDR: The only thing we have to fear is _____ _____
What is Fear Itself
From the mountains to the prairies
To the oceans white with _______
What is foam
God Bless America - Kate Smith
This was written during the Philadelphia which convened from May 25 to September 17, 1787. It was signed on September 17, 1787.
What is the Constitution
Shape of a folded flag
What is a triangle
The flag gets folded into a triangle because it is actually meant to resemble a tri-cornered hat, like the ones worn by George Washington and other soldiers who served in the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War.
A sign of respect during the National Anthem and Pledge of Allegiance
What is right hand or hat over heart
On December 23, 1942, the law was revised directed men and women to place their hands over their hearts only if the flag was displayed.
MLK Jr: one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their ___________
What is Character
As I went walking that ribbon of highway
I saw above me that endless ________-
What is Skyway
This land is Your Land - Woody Guthrie
This was the early capital of the United States after the Constitution was ratified, but on May 14, 1800, the nation's capital moved to Washington
What is Philadelphia
With the addition of these two states, 50 stars were added to the American Flag.
What are Alaska and Hawaii
These 2 states joined in 1959, with the first flag showing all 50 stars raised on July 4, 1960
Held since 1785 in Bristol, Rhode Island, it is the oldest continuous activity for the celebration of Independence Day.
What is a parade
JFK: Those who dare to fail miserably can achieve _______
What is Greatly
I thank my lucky stars
To be living here today
'Cause the flag still stands for ________
What is Freedom
God Bless the USA - Lee Greenwood
This was the first President of the U.S. to live in the White House
Who is John Adams
Although President Washington oversaw the construction of the house, he never lived in it. It was not until 1800, when the White House was nearly completed, that its first residents, President John Adams and his wife, Abigail, moved in. Since that time, each President has made his own changes and additions.
These represent hardiness and valor, purtiy and innocence, vigilance, perseverance and justice.
What are Red, White, and Blue colors on the American Flag
First used in Philadelphia in 1776, these popular displays are originally from China
What are Fireworks
Early U.S. settlers brought their love of fireworks with them to the New World and fireworks were part of the very first Independence Day – a tradition that continues every 4th of July when we celebrate as John Adams had hoped “with pomp, parade….bonfires and illuminations from one end of this continent to the other.” Americans' spirit of celebration
Oliver Wendell Holmes: One flag, one land, one heart, one hand, one nation ___________
What is Evermore
Love your country and live with pride
And don't forget those who ________
What is died
Some Gave All - Billy Ray Cyrus
On April 19, local militiamen clashed with British soldiers in this famous battle in Massachusetts, marking the “shot heard round the world” that signified the start of the Revolutionary War.
What are the Battles of Lexington and Concord
This restaurant is known for its tradition of flying the largest American flag
What is Perkins
Wyman Nelson and an associate from Corporate Development were in Coralville, Ia. on a site selection tour when they came upon an enormous American flag flying proudly in the morning sunshine. Reminded him of growing up and proudly displaying the flag on his home during WWII
Most popular game played in most American celebrations
What is BINGO