Founding Fathers
He served as the principal author of the Declaration of Independence.
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
This president delivered the Gettysburg Address.
Who is Abraham Lincoln?
This state is known as the "Sunshine State."
What is Florida?
"You're a Grand Old Flag" was written by this famous composer.
Who is George M. Cohan?
Nathan's famous hot dog eating contest is held annually in this New York borough.
What is Brooklyn (Coney Island)?
The Founding Father never became president but helped write the Consitution and promoted the abolition of slavery.
Who is Benjamin Franklin?
Theodore Roosevelt was the youngest person to become president after the assassination of this president.
Who is William McKinley?
Which state entered the Union as the 50th state?
What is Hawaii?
John Philip Sousa was best known for composing this type of music.
What are marches?
The first Independence Day celebration occurred in this year.
What is 1777?
The Gateway Arch is located in this Missouri City.
What is St. Louis?
This president was elected to four terms.
Who is Franklin D. Roosevelt?
The Gand Canyon is located in this state.
What is Arizona?
This song became the official U.S. national anthem in 1931.
What is The Star-Spangled Banner?
Three U.S. presidents died on July 4. Name one.
Who is John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, or James Monroe?
This cemetery overlooks Washington, D.C., and is the burial place of President John F. Kennedy.
What is Arlington National Cemetery?
This president established the Peace Corps.
Who is John F. Kennedy?
This state is home to both Yellowstone National Park and Grand Teton National Park.
What is Wyoming?
Francis Scott Key wrote the lyrics after witnessing this War of 1812 battle.
What is the Battle of Fort McHenry?
This Massachusetts city hosts one of the nation's oldest Independence Day celebrations.
What is Boston?
This Philadelphia building housed both the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution debates.
What is Independence Hall?
The only president to serve two non-consecutive terms before the 21st century.
Who is Grover Cleveland?
Which state has the nickname "The Last Frontier"?
What is Alaska?
This patriotic hymn's lyrics were written by Katharine Lee Bates after visiting Pikes Peak.
What is America the Beautiful?
Both John Adams and Thomas Jefferson died on this anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
What is the 50th anniversary (July 4, 1826)?