Explore the remarkable history, iconic individuals, and beloved traditions that show why the United States truly earns the title of "awesome."In this comprehensive and hilarious trivia book, you'll find patriotic fun facts, obscure history, star-spangled controversies, and bizarre anecdotes, each one as American as a bald eagle or a college football tailgate. The United States of Awesome covers all areas of US history, pop culture, and current events in a way all readers can enjoy.Learn about surprising and lesser-known topics, such as:The 10,000-man snowball fight during the Civil WarFreud's psychoanalysis of Woodrow WilsonHow the Nixon administration was allegedly corrupted by the McDonald's Quarter PounderAbraham Lincoln's unlucky son, who witnessed the assassination of three presidentsThe $400 littering fine given to the US for dropping a space station on AustraliaAnd much more!Whether you're a history buff, looking for a laugh, or simply love America, this book is packed with fascinating stories and unbelievable facts that will impress your friends and remind everyone why the United States is amazing, astounding, and most of all, awesome!
