August Facts
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August in America
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This botanical fruit, also a culinary vegetable, is largely harvested in August.

What is corn?

100

On August 28th,1963, this civil rights leader delivered his "I Have a Dream" speech.

Who is Martin Luther King Jr.?

100

This frozen treat is traditionally served in a cone.

What is Ice Cream?

100

This amendment, giving women the right to vote, was certified on August 26,1920.

What is the 19th Amendment?

200

The astrological signs for August are Leo and this other sign...

What is Virgo.

200

On August 15, 1969, this legendary music festival began in New York State.

What is Woodstock?

200

This summertime fruit is more than 90% water.

What is Watermelon?

200

This famous American institution opened its first drive-in restaurant in August 1948 and became known for its Golden Arches.

What is McDonald's?

300

On August 6, 1945, an atomic bomb was dropped on this Japanese city.

What is Hiroshima?

300

This is a sweet summer camp fire treat!

What are s'mores?

300

President Lyndon Johnson signed this landmark voting legislation on August 6, 1965.

What is the Voting rights Act?

400

On August 21, 1959, this Island State became the 50th U.S. state.

What is Hawaii?

400

This chilled Spanish soup is traditionally made with tomatoes and other raw vegetables.

What is gazpacho?

400

On August 18, 1920, this state became the crucial 36th state to ratify the 19th Amendment.

What is Tennessee?

500

On August 9,1974, this vice president became president following Richard Nixon's resignation.

Who is Gerald Ford.

500

A traditional Caprese salad combines tomatoes, basil and this cheese.

What is mozzarella?

500

In August 1974, Richard Nixon became the first U.S. president to do this.

What is resign from office?