American Life
This U.S. president was assassinated in 1963.
Who is John F. Kennedy?
The Declaration of Independence was adopted on this date.
What is July 4, 1776
These explode in the sky to celebrate the holiday.
What are fireworks
The United States fought this country for independence.
What is Great Britain?
This 1996 sci-fi blockbuster features an alien attack on the Fourth of July.
What is Independence Day
This man famously said, “Give me liberty, or give me death!
Who is Patrick Henry
This city hosted the signing of the Declaration.
What is Philadelphia
This traditional meat is most commonly grilled on the 4th.
What are hot dogs
The U.S. Constitution was signed in this year.
What is 1787
In this city, the Macy’s Fourth of July fireworks show is held annually.
What is New York City?
Known for his experiments with electricity, he was also a key diplomat during the Revolution.
Who is Benjamin Franklin
The document was signed in this building.
What is Independence Hall
This song, often played on the Fourth, ends with “...and the home of the brave.”
What is "The Star-Spangled Banner
The Revolutionary War ended with this 1783 treaty.
What is the Treaty of Paris
This Founding Father musical features a song titled “The Room Where It Happens.”
What is Hamilton?
Popular family car trips in the summer often followed this famous highway.
What is Route 66
The Declaration was signed by how many delegates?
What is 56
This holiday is often celebrated with a parade, barbecue, and this competition involving buns and speed.
What is a hot dog eating contest
This river famously marked the western boundary of the U.S. after the Revolutionary War.
What is the Mississippi River
This U.S. president famously hosted a July 4th concert at the White House in 2020.
Who is Donald Trump?
He served as president of the Second Continental Congress and had the largest signature on the Declaration.
Who is John Hancock
This Enlightenment thinker heavily influenced the Declaration’s ideals about natural rights.
Who is John Locke
This national symbol is often raised or waved during the celebrations.
What is the American flag
He was the Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army.
Who is George Washington
Joey Chestnut is best known for this type of July 4th competition.
What is competitive hot dog eating?