American Idea Makers
Who invented the light bulb?
Thomas Edison
What movie features aliens attacking Earth on July 4th?
Independence Day
What Miley Cyrus song is often played at modern 4th of July parties?
“Party in the U.S.A.”
What patriotic song is also the national anthem?
“The Star-Spangled Banner”
Which president is called the “Father of Our Country”?
George Washington
Who is credited with inventing the telephone?
Alexander Graham Bell
What movie starring Tom Hanks follows decades of American history?
Forrest Gump
What Lee Greenwood song says, “I’m proud to be an American”?
“God Bless the U.S.A.”
What song includes the words “from the mountains, to the prairies”?
“God Bless America”
Which president wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Who invented the airplane with his brother Orville?
Wilbur Wright
In the movie National Treasure, what famous American document does Benjamin Gates try to steal to find a hidden treasure?
Declaration of Independence
What Bruce Springsteen song has “U.S.A.” in the title?
“Born in the U.S.A.”
What song begins with “Oh, say can you see”?
“The Star-Spangled Banner”
Which president is on the $5 bill?
Abraham Lincoln
Who invented the first successful sewing machine?
Elias Howe
What movie musical is about the signing of the Declaration of Independence?
1776
What country song by Toby Keith is often played around patriotic holidays?
“Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue”
What song has the lyric “This land is your land, this land is my land”?
“This Land Is Your Land”
Which president gave the Gettysburg Address?
Abraham Lincoln
Who invented the cotton gin?
Eli Whitney
What movie is based on the true story of Ron Kovic, an idealistic young American proudly enlists during the Vietnam War and returns home a paraplegic. Struggling to overcome drug-addiction and depression, he turns his life around and becomes an outspoken critic of the war.
Born on the Fourth of July
What Don McLean song is a popular American classic for summer playlists?
“American Pie”
What George M. Cohan song includes “You’re a high-flying flag”?
“You’re a Grand Old Flag”
Who was president during World War II for most of the war?
Franklin D. Roosevelt