• Why do we celebrate June 14 as Flag Day?

• When, and by whom, was that holiday declared?

• What was similar between General Eisenhower’s D-Day Order and FDR’s 8-minute D-Day radio broadcast?

• What did Eisenhower, later as president, say about the Pledge
of Allegiance?

• How did July 4 become Independence Day? Why not July 2?

• What happened to the 56 signers of the Declaration of Independence? Which two signers died 50 years later, to the day?

• After signing the historic document, what did John Hancock, Ben Franklin and Sam Adams say?

• What did the southern colonies insist be removed from the Declaration?

• Who predicted, in 1776, that July 4 would someday be commemorated “as a great Anniversary Festival” complete with parades and community celebrations?

• What was Washington’s first order after the Declaration was read to his troops?

• How did the Liberty Bell, first rung on July 8, 1776, get its name?

With questions like those, acclaimed historian William Federer will engage listeners in a quiz that reveals fascinating facts about our most historic, patriotic summertime events and holidays. With little-known stories, Federer will separate fact from folklore, helping everyone enjoy our heritage with newfound appreciation.

CREDENTIALS: Bestselling author and noted American historian William Federer is president of Amerisearch, Inc., dedicated to researching America’s heritage. Federer’s many books include AMERICA’S GOD AND COUNTRY ENCYCLOPEDIA OF QUOTATIONS, A TREASURY OF PRESIDENTIAL QUOTATIONS and AMERICAN MINUTE.

AVAILABILITY: St. Louis, nationwide by arrangement and via telephone
CONTACT: William Federer, (314) 487-4395 (MO); wjfederer@aol.com; www.americanminute.com