Name The Song
“She’s got eyes of the bluest skies, as if they …”
“Sweet Child O’ Mine” – Guns N’ Roses
The Sunflower State
Kansas
United Nations is established
1945
Glacier National Park
Montana
“One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain.”
Bob Marley
“I’m about to give you all of my money. And all I’m askin’ in return, honey. Is to …”
“Respect” by Aretha Franklin
The Treasure State
Montana
President Johnson signs the Civil Rights Act (July 2)
1964
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
North Dakota
“Music is a world within itself, it’s a language we all understand.”
Stevie Wonder
“You may say I’m a dreamer, but I’m not the only one. I hope someday you’ll join us and …”
“Imagine” – John Lennon
Land of Enchantment
New Mexico
Four students are shot to death by National Guardsmen during an antiwar protest at Kent State University
1970
Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
"Music is my religion."
Jimi Hendrix
“There’s a feeling I get when I look to the west, and my spirit…”
“Stairway to Heaven” – Led Zeppelin
The Beehive State
Utah
Space shuttle Challenger explodes 73 seconds after liftoff, killing all seven crew members (Jan. 28). It is the worst accident in the history of the U.S. space program. U.S. bombs military bases in Libya in effort to deter terrorist strikes on American targets (April 14). Iran-Contra scandal breaks when White House is forced to reveal secret arms-forhostages deals (Nov.).
1986
Isle Royale National Park
Michigan
"My music isn't just music—it's medicine."
Kanye West
“Together, Wendy, we’ll live with the sadness. I’ll love you with all the …”
“Born to Run” – Bruce Springsteen
The Prairie State
Illinois
Explorer I, first American satellite, is launched (Jan. 31).
1958
Mammoth Cave National Park
Kentucky
"Life is one grand, sweet song so start the music." (said by a U.S president)
Ronald Reagan