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 Did you know that Americans are better at naming the Three Stooges than naming the three branches of government?
Today is Presidents' Day, a perfect time to brush up on some patriotic trivia. Try your hand at these questions from Modern Woodmen's Patriotic Civics Program, and then quiz your friends and family to celebrate Presidents' Day.
1. Who was the first president of the United States?
2. When did the Pilgrims originally arrive from England?
3. The Statue of Liberty was a gift from what country?
4. How many stars are on the modern American flag?
5. How many statements are in the Bill of Rights?
6. How many years does the president serve?
7. Who is commander and chief of the military?
And, if you are looking for a fun Presidents' Day dessert today, try this delicious cherry apple pie, in honor of George Washington.
Cherry apple pie
Ingredients:
1/2 c. light brown sugar, packed
1/4 c. cornstarch
1 t. cinnamon
3 c. Fuji, Gala or Granny Smith apples, peeled and sliced
1 c. dark sweet or tart cherries*
1 T. lemon juice
1 (9-inch) unbaked pie crust (press-in, rustic or fancy)
5 T. cold butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
Streusel Topping:
1/4 c. all-pupose flour
1/4 c. light brown sugar, packed
2 T. cold butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
In bowl, stir together sugar, cornstarch and cinnamon. Add apples to cinnamon-sugar mixture; mix thoroughly. Add cherries and lemon juice; mix thoroughly. Place mixture in pie crust; dot with butter.
For topping, stir together flour and brown sugar. Cut in butter until crumbly; sprinkle over apples and butter. Bake 40 to 50 minutes, until crust is golden. Remove to wire rack and cool.
(Answers to trivia: 1. George Washington; 2. The fall of 1620; 3. France; 4. 50 (one for each state in the union); 5. 10; 6. 4; 7. The president.)
Sound off: How will you celebrate Presidents' Day?
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