deep fly in the '54 Series remains one of baseball's most memorable moments.
2. American Football
Walter Jerry Payton, born on July 25, 1954 in Columbia, Mississippi -died November 1, 1999 in Barrington, Illinois was An American football running back and is a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Payton spent his entire 13-year Career (1975-1987) with the Chicago Bears. 3. American Basketball
Michael Jeffrey Jordan Born on February 17, 1963, In Brooklyn, New York, is a former American National Basketball Association player, and is considered by many to be the greatest Basketball player of all time. American Ice Hockey American Lacrosse Golf Eldrick \December 30, 1975, from Cypress, California, is an American golfer who is considered one of the greatest golfers of all time. 4. Tennis
Venus and Serena Williams, the sisters are two of the top-ranked tennis players in the world, and Gold Medal winners in the Olympics. II. Music
1. The King of Rock and Roll 2. Madonna
Madonna Louise Ciccone, Born on August 16, 1958 in Bay City, Michigan is an American multi-Grammy Award Winning Pop and Rock singer and composer, Golden Globe winning actress and bestselling author. Making her debut in the early 1980s, she has become the most successful female solo artist of all time. 3. Michael Joseph Jackson
Born August 29, 1958 in Gary, Indiana is an American musician, singer,
dancer, songwriter, record producer, and philanthropist known byhis fans and peers as The “King of Pop.” III. TV program
American Idol “美国偶像”:
In America, anyone’s dreams can come true with the American hit TV series, American Idol. Millions of talented and not-so-talented singers, actors and performers, and \be”audition to become a finalist... Kelly Clarkson: Born on April 24, 1982 is an American singer who won the first season of American Idol and has since gone on to have a successful recording career. She has had six top-10 United States singles, and both of her albums have entered the top five on the Billboard Top 200 chart. IV. American Art
Andy Warhol transformed contemporary American art and challenged preconceived notions about the nature of art and erased traditional Distinctions between fine art and popular culture. V. Festivals and holidays
Holidays of the United States vary with local observance. In addition to the holidays we will discuss, each state has many state holidays they celebrate with the day off from school and work. 1. New Year's Day
January 1st Traditions of the Season include the making of New Year's resolutions. Popular modern resolutions might include the promise to lose weight or quit smoking. 2. Martin Luther King Day
Third Monday in January The Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., an African-American clergyman, is considered a great American because of his tireless efforts to win civil rights for all people through Non-violent
means. Since his assassination in 1968, memorial services have marked his birthday on January 15. In 1986, that day was replaced by the third Monday of January, Which was declared a national holiday. 3. Groundhog Day (February 2)
Tradition states that one must observe a groundhog's burrow on this day. If the groundhog emerges and fails to see its shadow because the weather is cloudy, winter will soon end; however, if the groundhog sees its shadow because the weather is bright and clear, it will be frightened and run back into its hole, and the winter will continue for six more weeks. 4. Presidents Day
Third Monday of February Washington's Birthday is a United States federal holiday celebrated on the third Monday of February. It is also commonly known as Presidents Day (or Presidents' Day). As Washington's Birthday or Presidents Day, it is also the official name of a concurrent state holiday celebrated on the same day in a number of states.
5. St. Patrick's Day (March 17)
Irish Americans celebrate the old country's patron saint, St. Patrick, on March 17; this is a high-spirited day on which many Americans wear green clothing in honor of the \ 6. Memorial Day
The fourth Monday of May Although it originated in the aftermath of the Civil War, it has become a day on which the dead of all wars, and the dead generally, are remembered in special programs held in cemeteries, churches, and other public meeting places. 7. Independence Day
In the United States, Independence Day, also called the Fourth of July. It is a federal holiday celebrating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. It is a day of picnics and patriotic parades, a night of concerts and fireworks.
8. Labor Day (First Monday in September)
The first Monday of September, this holiday honors the nation's working people, typically with parades. For most Americans it marks the end of the summer vacation season and for many students the opening of the school year.
9. Patriot Day (September 11)
The President issued a proclamation calling on State and local governments and the people of the United States to observe Patriot Day with appropriate programs and activities; The people of the United States to observe a moment of silence on Patriot Day in honor of the individuals who lost their lives as a result Of the terrorist attacks against the United States that occurred on September 11, 2001. 10. Columbus Day (Second Monday in October)
On October 12, 1492, Italian Christopher Columbus landed on the New World.
11. Halloween (October 31)
The evening before All Saints or All Hallows Day), American children dress up in funny or scary costumes and go \on doors in their neighborhood. The neighbors are expected to respond by giving them small gifts of candy or money. Adults may also dress in costume for Halloween parties. 12. Veterans Day (November 11th)
Originally called Armistice Day, this holiday was established to honor
Americans who had served in World War I. It falls on November 11, the day when that war ended in 1918, but it now honors veterans of all wars in which the United States has fought.
13. Thanksgiving Day (Fourth Thursday in November)
Many Americans take a day of vacation on the following Friday to make a four-day weekend, during which they may travel long distances to visit family and friends.
The holiday dates back to 1621, the year after the Puritans arrived in Massachusetts, determined to practice their dissenting religion without interference.
After a rough winter, in which about half of them died, they turned for help to neighboring Indians, who taught them how to plant corn and other crops. The next fall's bountiful harvest inspired the Pilgrims to give thanks by holding a feast.
The Thanksgiving feast became a national tradition -- not only because so many other Americans have found prosperity but also because the Pilgrims' sacrifices for their freedom still captivate the imagination.
To this day, Thanksgiving dinner almost always includes some of the foods served at the first feast: roast turkey, cranberry sauce, potatoes, and pumpkin pie. Before the meal begins, families or friends usually pause to give thanks for their blessings, including the joy of being united for the occasion. 14. Christmas Eve
Celebrated the night before Christmas Day, involves decorating the Christmas tree and celebrating with family and friends at Christmas parties.