WELCOME TO THE U.N.
2002: This European country traditionally wary of international involvement
Switzerland
A gear tooth; you may feel like one in a machine
a cog
Russ, the little russet potato, was tres bon as pommes frites, which we call these
french fries
They were both born in the 18th century
the Adams
1960s New York gov. Nelson Rockefeller pushed for $100 million to build these 2-word post-apocalyptic items for the public
bomb shelters
1991: These 2 Asian rivals, still not reunited
North & South Korea
It's slang for a $5 bill
a fin
Little Timmy Tater was sent to England to become crisps, which we call these
potato chips
They were separated by only one other president
the Bushes
The U.S. fire admin. wants you to know that 3/4 of fire injuries occur in residences, most of those in this room
kitchen
1974: This Asian nation, a few years after a famous "concert for" it
Bangladesh
A curve joining 2 points in geometry, or anything bow-shaped
an arc
Ma & pa were proud of their spudlings when they were made into these Hanukkah potato pancakes
latkes
Both became president unexpectedly
the Johnsons
The NRA says before cleaning your gun, make totally sure that it is this; you'd be surprised how many don't
unloaded
1949: This country, the year after its founding
Israel
It means to invest with a title, such as a knighthood
dub
The young taters want to be part of this "national" dish that includes bacon & vinegar & may be served warm or cold
German potato salad
Grandfather & grandson
the Harrisons
Known for its bulletproof vest capabilities, this DuPont product is also found in Goodyear tires & Droid Razr phones
Kevlar
1991: From Europe's upper right-hand corner, Latvia, Lithuania & this republic
Estonia
Scrabble players know it's a 3-letter word for meadow
a lea
Tiny tubers want to grow up, join the deli & become this Jewish foodstuff, a mashed potato dumpling covered with a dough shell
knish (kreplach accepted)
They were fifth cousins
the Roosevelts
Even with mirrors adjusted right, another car can sneak into this, so some vehicles have a special monitor for it
blind spot