American Symbols

American Flag

• Betsy Ross made the first American Flag.

• The flag has 50 stars.

Pledge of Allegiance

The Pledge of Allegiance is a promise of loyalty to the

United States

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Statue of LibertyNew York

• The seven spikes on the crown represent the light of liberty shining on the seven seas and continents.

• The torch stands for lighting the way to freedom.• The tablet (book) shows the date the Declaration of

Independence was signed.

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Mount RushmoreSouth Dakota

• Honors George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln.

• Faces are about 60 feet tall.• About 400 workers help build the monument.

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Liberty BellPennsylvania

• Rang in 1776 when the Declaration of Independence was signed.

• It is a symbol for freedom, or liberty• Rang for many years until it cracked in 1835.

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Washington MonumentWashington D.C.

• Built to remember our 1st president, George Washington.

• Honors George Washington as the Father of Our Country.

• It is about 555 feet tall and has a pointed top.

The Bald Eagle

The Bald Eagle is our national bird. It symbolizes strength and freedom.

National Anthem

• We sing the Star-Spangled Banner to show our patriotism, or love for our country.

The White HouseWashington D.C.

• The President of the United States lives and works here.