USA Summer Getaways
This getaway city is home of the Alamo
What is San Antonio, Texas? Another popular attraction there is the San Antonio River Walk.
August 3 is a great day to eat this green-on-the-outside, red-on-the-inside melon, often served as dessert at backyard barbecues.
What is watermelon? It’s National Watermelon Day.
This powdered gelatin product was a mainstay of 1960s aspics, like the iconic Perfection Salad
What is Jell-O? The 1964 edition of The Joy of Cooking devoted an entire chapter to Jell-O salads, but the popularity of gelatin aspics declined by the mid-1970s.
On April 4, 1975, this company was co-founded by Bill Gates and Paul Allen.
What is Microsoft? The company is still around today and helped popularize personal computers during the 1980s and ’90s.
In 1962, this president presented his “Special Message on Education” to Congress, proposing financial aid for children who are disabled, illiterate adults, and other improvements.
Who is John F. Kennedy? In the message, he said that “expanding and improving the educational opportunities of all our people” was the most important task for the nation.
A top California tourist attraction is the wine country in this valley.
What is Napa? It’s only 50 miles north of San Francisco, and many of the wineries offer tours and wine tastings
The kids either love or hate August as they head back to this place.
What is school? August is recognized as Back to School Month.
This ooey-gooey, dippable cheese became a popular favorite after it was featured in the Switzerland exhibit of the 1964 New York World’s Fair
What is fondue? The Swiss traditionally eat this treat with crusty bread and a side of wine or tea.
On April 30, 1975, the conflict in this country came to an end after decades of fighting
What is Vietnam? North and South Vietnam were reunited after the fall of Saigon in 1975.
This mathematics curriculum of the late 1960s and early ’70s focused on abstract theory
What is new math? The space race prompted Americans to reexamine how math was taught, and the concept of new math was born. However, by the late 1970s, math classrooms were returning to more traditional curricula
This city is known as the Big Easy, aka NOLA.
What is New Orleans, Louisiana? Aside from taking in the French Quarter, visitors can enjoy a month of festivals in August, and the restaurants are superb year-round.
Bozo is celebrated during this international week.
What is International Clown Week? It is observed August 1–7.
During the 1960s, Swedish meatballs became a wildly popular appetizer, and the most popular gravy choice was this canned soup.
What is cream of mushroom? During the 1960s, Scandinavian design and food were very popular in America.
In 1975, she became the first woman elected to lead Britain’s Conservative Party.
Who is Margaret Thatcher? She replaced Edward Heath as the leader of the Conservative Party and earned herself the nickname “The Iron Lady.
On August 18, 1963, James Meredith became the first Black person to earn a bachelor’s degree from this university, also called “Ole Miss.”
What is the University of Mississippi? After graduating, he subsequently earned a law degree. He is remembered as a civil rights activist and politician.
During a weekend in this town known as Music City, you can catch a live performance of the Grand Ole Opry.
What is Nashville, Tennessee? It’s also called the Athens of the South due to its large number of higher education institutions, including Vanderbilt University.
August 22 is a great day to take this purring pet to the vet.
What is cat? It’s National Take Your Cat to the Vet Day
This Hormel canned meat product gained popularity during the 1960s as a breakfast side dish and in sandwiches.
What is Spam? The meat product became a staple for troops serving in World War II, and its popularity spread across the globe.
This seaside thriller directed by Steven Spielberg was released on June 20, 1975
What is Jaws? It was based on a novel by Peter Benchley and starred Roy Scheider and Richard Dreyfuss
In April 1965, this president passed the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), authorizing funding for educational programs, free lunches, and special education.
Who is Lyndon B. Johnson? The ESEA was an integral part of Johnson’s War on Poverty and was intended to provide a high-quality education for all Americans.
If you visit the Smoky Mountains, you can stay in this picturesque little town on the Tennessee side of the mountains.
What is Gatlinburg? If you don’t want to hike the nature trails, you can take the loop drive around Cades Cove and view the scenery from your car.
On August 22, we celebrate these difficult-to-say, alliterative sayings, such as “She sells seashells by the seashore.”
What is tongue twister? It’s International Tongue Twister Day.
Throughout the 1960s and ’70s, this two-ingredient appetizer made from Lipton soup mix remained popular. It was sometimes called “California Dip.”
What is Lipton Onion Soup Dip? The surge in Lipton sales led the company to sponsor Arthur Godfrey’s Talent Scouts as a way to advertise their “California Dip.”
On January 12, 1975, this team lost Super Bowl IX to the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Who are the Minnesota Vikings? This game was the first Super Bowl win for the Steelers, who were considered the underdogs.
This government department began operating on May 4, 1980. The first part of the department’s mission statement is to “Strengthen the Federal commitment to assuring access to equal educational opportunity for every individual."
What is the Department of Education? It was established by Congress after the Department of Education Organization Act was signed into law by President Carter.