On 3/1/1872, Congress passed a law creating the first National Park in the World. What park was it?
Bonus: What President signed the bill (NOT Teddy Roosevelt)?

War: What Is It Good For? (3 Island Nations, I Guess)

In what war did the U.S. gain possession of Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines?

Public Speaking

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Who gave what famous speech on November 19th, 7 score and 7 years ago (and how long ago was that)?


(You'll need the name, the title, and the time span)

Exploratory Question

What missing explorer did Henry M Stanley presumably find alive near Lake Tanganyika in Tanzania on 11/10/1871?

It'll Be A Hot Time In The Old Town Tonight!

According to legend, who or what started the great Chicago fire of October 8th, 1871?


(It wasn't Billy Joel)

A Musical Question

In the musical "The King and I," what is the name of the country that the king is the king of?

A Star Spangled Question

What is the war that is referenced in "The Star Spangled Banner"?

I Say Soccer, You Say Football. Let's Call the Whole Thing Off

What does the acronym FIFA stand for?

Question of the Centennial

"Nil sine numine"* is the official state motto of what Spanish-named U.S. State?
(hint its state capitol is named for a Kansas governor)


*Latin for "Nothing without the Deity (God)" sometimes translated as "nothing without providence." 

Nurses' Day May 12 (This Post Is A Little Late)

Who was dubbed "The Lady of the Lamp" for her care of wounded soldiers during the Crimean War?