Description
"Knowledge in a Nutshell on America" is a book that contains over 500 interesting facts about America, including information about U.S. Presidents, states, patriotic songs, and treasures. It also includes the American's Creed and tells the story of Uncle Sam and his childhood friend. The book reveals the origins of "God Bless America" and "America the Beautiful," as well as how the Pledge of Allegiance became a daily school tradition. It also explains how America got its name and why the White House is painted white. This book is part of a series that provides fun facts and anecdotes for trivia and reference enthusiasts.
Knowledge in a Nutshell on America" tells over 500 fascinating fun facts about America, including little-known facts about U.S. Presidents, the states, patriotic songs, treasures and includes The American's Creed. It's a perfect handbook on America. Find out about the real Uncle Sam and his boyhood friend--an amazing story. The stories behind "God Bless America" and "America the Beautiful," how the Pledge of Allegiance accidentally became a daily school tradition; how America got its name -- by chance; why the White House was painted white and surprising facts about "The Star-Spangled Banner." This is another book in the "Knowledge in a Nutshell" series of fun facts and anecdotes that make these books a treasure chest for trivia and reference buffs.