First in War
First in Peace
First in the Hearts of His Countrymen
If You Build It
They Will Come
100
Mary Ludwig Hays (October 13, 1744 – January 22, 1832), better known as Molly Pitcher, was a woman who fought at the Battle of Monmouth in this war.
What is the American Revolutionary War?
100
His death in a duel (during which he shot into the trees--while his opponent Aaron Burr shot him in the abdomen) permanently weakened the Federalist Party and led to its demise.
Who is Alexander Hamilton?
Note: his son died in a duel three years earlier, after throwing away his first shot on the advice of his father.
100
The words "First in War, First in Peace, First in the Hearts of His Countrymen," were spoken at this president's funeral by Henry “Light Horse Harry” Lee III, a major general in the Continental Army, member of the Continental Congress, and governor of Virginia.
Who is George Washington?
(Bonus: Who is Henry Lee's son?)
100
Not only a president, this man was a self-taught architect who designed his home, as well as the rotunda of the University of Virginia, after the principles of the Italian architect Palladio.
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
100
One of the only two American bands in the top ten highest-grossing concert tours of all time, this group's "Not in This Lifetime...Tour" featured original members Axl Rose, Slash and Duff McKagan--it was the first time since 1993 that the group performed together.
What is Guns N' Roses?
Bonus: Name the only other American band in the top ten!
200
This general led all coalition forces (Stormin') in the Gulf War.
Who is Norman Schwarzkopf?
200
Nurse Clara Barton founded the American chapter of this international humanitarian organization based in Geneva, Switzerland.
What is the Red Cross?
200
This Founding Father, closely associated with the city of Philadelphia, founded the Library Company, Philadelphia's first fire department, and the University of Pennsylvania.
Who is Benjamin Franklin?
200
In 1981, Maya Lin won the competition to design the American veterans memorial to this conflict.
What is the Vietnam War?
200
He is best known as the head coach of the Green Bay Packers during the 1960s, where he led the team to three straight and five total NFL Championships in seven years, in addition to winning the first two Super Bowls at the conclusion of the 1966 and 1967 NFL seasons.
Who is Vince Lombardi?
Note: The Packers have been selling out games for the last 60 years!
300
Washington University in Lexington, Virginia, changed its name after this former general served 5 years as the university's president (1865-1870).
Who is Robert E. Lee?
(The school is now called "Washington and Lee University")
300
The anti-war song "Give Peace a Chance" was written by this Beatle.
Who is John Lennon?
300
Called "America's Poet," he was born in Huntington, Long Island, but lived most of his adult life in Brooklyn, and died in New Jersey.
Who is Walt Whitman?
300
Edmund Bacon, the "Father of Modern Philadelphia," was an urban planner and architect. He is also the father of this Philadelphia-born Hollywood actor.
Who is Kevin Bacon?
300
On November 10, 1956, this singer (nicknamed "Lady Day") performed two concerts before sold-out audiences at Carnegie Hall to promote her autobiography, Lady Sings the Blues.
Who is Billie Holiday?
400
Civil War General Thomas Jackson was given this nickname during the First Battle of Manassas on July 21, 1861, when a fellow general shouted, "Look, men! There is Jackson standing like a ____________!" as way to motivate the Confederate troops.
What is Stonewall?
Note that he died several days after he was accidentally shot three times by Confederate troops.
400
This soldier and statesman who served in World War I and World War II became Secretary of State under President Truman and designed a "plan" for recovery that would earn him a Nobel Peace Prize.
Who is George C. Marshall?
400
This women's rights and anti-slavery activist became the first female citizen to be depicted on U.S. coinage when her portrait appeared on the 1979 dollar coin.
Who is Susan B. Anthony?
400
Pierre Charles L'Enfant is famous for designing the plan for this city, which now has a plaza and metro station named for him.
What is Washington, D.C.?
400
The longest active college basketball sell-out streak belongs to the Blue Devils under this coach.
Who is Mike Krzyzewski?
500
Billy Joel wrote this song as a tribute to many of his friends who had served in the Vietnam War.
What is "Goodnight Saigon"?
500
This President is known for his Fourteen Points, a statement of principles that was to be used for peace negotiations in order to end World War I.
Who is Woodrow Wilson?
500
One of the first people to be called "America's Sweetheart," she was known for her signature song, "The Good Ship Lollipop."
Who is Shirley Temple?
500
Architect Julia Morgan was responsible for the design of the San Simeon estate built for this publishing tycoon.
Who is William Randolph Hearst?
500
Hollywood's highest paid actor, he has appeared in ten movies in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Who is Robert Downey, Jr.?
Bonus: Name his highest-grossing film that is not an Avengers or Iron Man movie!