Founding Fathers and Fighters
Who were the six founding fathers?
George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Ben Franklin, Alexander Hamilton
This Philadelphia Building is where both the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution were debated and adopted.
Independence Hall
This president is known for his Great Society Programs and served as the 36 president of the U.S.
Lyndon B. Johnson
Known for it’s wide vocal range, this song was originally a poem inspired by the sight of the American flag flying over Ford McHenry in 1814.
The Star Spangled Banner
Beyond hotdogs, this smoky, slowly cooked is a popular meal at many Fourth of July cook-outs.
This person is famous for his midnight ride to warn colonists about approaching British Troops.
Paul Revere
Located in South Dakota, this mountain carving features the faces of four U.S. presidents.
Mount Rushmore
As the 16 president of the U.S., he led America through the Civil War.
Abraham Lincoln
This song has the same melody used for the British national anthem, “God Save the Queen.”
My Country, Tis of Thee (or America)
This refreshing fruit, know for it’s high water content, is a popular choice for picnics and parties on the Fourth of July.
Watermellon
This person was known for his experiments with electricity and studies of the natural world.
Ben Franklin
This memorial in Washington D.C. honors the 16 president and features a famous seated statue.
Lincoln Memorial
This president was elected in 1923, and was the 30 president of the U.S.
Calvin Coolidge
Written by Irvin Berlin, this song was dedicated to the Boy and Girl Scouts if America.
God Bless America
This iconic dessert, considered the “All-American Dish,” is a common food at Fourth of July gatherings.
Apple Pie
Commander of the continental army.
George Washington
Known as the shot around the world, this event at one these locations marked the beginning of the Revolutionary War.
The Battle of Lexington and Concord
This president, famous for setting aside land for national landmarks, was the 26 president.
Theodore Roosevelt
This song, which was originally a British military song, was repurposed by the American colonists during the Revolutionary War and became Connecticut’s state song.
Yankee Doodle
This city hosts one of the largest Fourth of July fireworks displays in the U.S.
New York City
Who said, “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal…”
Thomas Jefferson
On April 18, 1975, President Gerald Ford lit a third lantern at this Boston landmark to symbolize the start of America’s Bicentennial.
North Old Church
After becoming president upon the death of James Garfield, he was the 21 president.
Chester A. Arthur
Featured in a musical in 1906, this song was the first song from a musical to sell over 1 million copies of sheet music.
You’re a Grand Ole’ Flag
This historical landmark is tapped 13 times each year on the Fourth of July.
The Liberty Bell