Ultimate Trivia: Patriotic Pop Culture

In 1870, Congress made July 4 a federal holiday, but it wasn’t until 1941 that the provision was expanded to grant a paid holiday to all federal employees. Since then, the day also has become associated with carnivals and fairs, baseball games, family reunions and picnics. “The Star-Spangled Banner” has become the national anthem, and thanks to its mountainous range, a capella renditions now get butchered at almost every occasion. From Aliens attacking to what is the favorite hot dog condiment, how well do you know these Fourth of July facts in pop culture?

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Summer Fun

July 2022

Take a look back to the summer nights when you were young, so full of adventure and possibility.

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