The American Flag
Number of Stars
50
Francis Scott Key penned the lyrics to this song, which became America's national anthem
The Star-Spangled Banner
As the first president, President's Day began as a celebration of his birthday
Washington
The single star on it's flag gives this state it's nickname: "The Lone Star State"
Texas
When the ball is hit out of the ballpark; also a figure of speech meaning to achieve massive success
Home Run
The 13 stripes on the American flag represent the 13 original these
Original colonies
Which musical premiered on Broadway in 2015, about the life and struggles of an American founding father?
Hamilton
At 6'4", he is still the tallest president in U.S. history.
Lincoln
Known as "The Cornhusker State", this nickname is also the mascot of the largest college.
Nebraska
The pitcher stands on top of this, exactly 60 ft 6 inches from home plate
Pitcher's mound
American flags planted here have most likely been bleached white, due to decades of solar radiation and temperature extremes.
Moon
This young singer was called "Queen of Tejano Music", reference her massive cultural impact and legacy.
Selena
After this president was elected to a record four terms, the 22nd Amendment, which limits presidents to two terms, was passed
FDR
This state is known as the "Great Lakes State", due to the fact that it alone borders four of the five Great Lakes.
Michigan
In 2023, this Texas team won it's first World Series
Texas Rangers
The American flag, known as the Stars and Stripes, has also been called this name, a title given to it by a 19th century sea captain who's flag now is on display at the Smithsonian.
Old Glory
Bobby Troupe wrote this famous song about the highway, immortalized by Nat King Cole, which tells you to "get your kicks on" it.
Route 66
In 2013 Barack Obama became the first president to mention this secretive place in Nevada by name
Area 51
Named for it's most famous landmark, this state is known as the "Mount Rushmore State".
South Dakota
The uniform number 42, belonging to this player, was retired by Major League Baseball on the 50th anniversary of the date that he broke Major League Baseball's color barrier.
Jackie Robinson
Since 1777 this day in June has been celebrated as Flag Day, in honor of the adoption of the first official American flag.
June 14
This 1960s band is famous for surf songs like "Surfin' USA' and "Surfin' Safari."
The Beach Boys
Of the 15 U.S. Presidential Libraries or Museums, 3 are in this state, more than any other
Texas
The nickname "Pelican State" is a tribute to the official state bird, which this state's NBA team is also named after.
Louisiana
Opened in April 1912 in this city, Fenway Park is the oldest continually operating ballpark in Major League Baseball.
Boston