American Symbols
What colors are on the American flag?
Red, white, and blue
What date is Independence Day?
July 4th
Who was the first President of the United States?
George Washington
What can you see in the night sky on Independence Day?
Fireworks
What famous cracked item is displayed in Philadelphia?
Liberty Bell
What is the national symbol of the United States?
Bald Eagle
In 1776, the United Stated of America declared independence from whom?
Great Britain
Which president appears on the penny?
Abraham Lincoln
What musical instrument often leads a parade marching band?
Drums
What city hosts the famous annual Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest every year for the holiday?
Coney Island, New York
How many stars are currently on the American flag?
50
In what city was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Which president wrote most of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Who wrote the words to "The Star-Spangled Banner"?
Francis Scott Key
Which state was the first to ratify the U.S. Constitution?
Delaware
How many stripes are on the flag, and what do they represent?
13 - The original 13 colonies
What are the three main rights all U.S. citizens have under the Declaration of Independence?
Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness
Who signed their name the largest on the Declaration of Independence?
Which year was the first Independence Day party held at the White House?
1801
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, approximately how many people were living in America in 1776 when the Declaration of Independence was signed?
2.5 million
(For context, we now have approximately 342 million people)
What famous statue in New York Harbor was a gift from France?
Statue of Liberty
Which two future U.S. presidents signed the Declaration of Independence?
John Adams and Thomas Jefferson
Which two presidents died on July 4, 1826?
John Adams and Thomas Jefferson
What war inspired the writing of "The Star-Spangled Banner"?
The War of 1812
How many millions of hot dogs do Americans eat during the holiday?
Americans consume roughly 150 to 155 million hot dogs over the 4th of July holiday, which is enough to stretch from Washington, D.C., to Los Angeles five times over.