Signed by 56 men For the support of this declaration, with the
firm reliance on the protection of the Divine Providence, we
mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes, and our
sacred honor.
Slide 3
The Flag represents our country In 1818 the Flag was defined as
having 13 stripes and one star for each state Red for hardiness and
valor White for purity and innocence Blue for vigilance, justice
and perseverance
Slide 4
The Eagle represents freedom Chosen for long life, great
strength, and its majestic look Used on the Great Seal of the US
and many states, as well as on money The national bird
Slide 5
1600 Pennsylvania Ave. in DC Recognized as the symbol for the
President, the Presidents administration, and the U.S Jefferson was
the first President to live there for his entire term.
Slide 6
The National Anthem Written by Francis Scott Key after the
bombardment of Ft McHenry by the British during the War of
1812
Slide 7
A tribute to our first President, George Washington The most
prominent attraction in D.C., with a view of the entire Capitol 555
5-1/8 tall
Slide 8
A gift from France to show international friendship Now
symbolizes freedom and democracy She sits on Liberty Island, near
Ellis Island
Slide 9
Washington, Jefferson, Teddy Roosevelt and Lincoln 60 feet high
granite faces in South Dakota These men were chosen to represent
the first 150 years of American history and Americas cultural
heritage.
Slide 10
Atop Mt Suribachi Used to sculpt the Marine Corps War Memorial
Represents courage and honor of the American Nation This photo won
the 1945 Pulitzer Prize for Photography
Slide 11
Apollo 11s Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin Considered the major
accomplishment in the history of space exploration
Slide 12
Armstrong, N. (1969). Aldrin Salutes the US Flag. Retrieved
from www.hq.nasa.gov/office/pao/History/ap11ann/kippsphotos/ap
ollo.html www.hq.nasa.gov/office/pao/History/ap11ann/kippsphotos/ap
ollo.html Jensen, D. (2007). White House North Face. Retrieved from
www.whitehousemuseum.org/residence.html
www.whitehousemuseum.org/residence.html Miller, A. (c. 1829).
Battle at Fort McHenry. Retrieved from
http://teachers.henrico.k12.va.us/tucker/strusky_m/webquests/
VUS6_madisonmonroe/war1812.html
http://teachers.henrico.k12.va.us/tucker/strusky_m/webquests/
VUS6_madisonmonroe/war1812.html Rosenthal, J. (1945). Raising the
Flag on Iwo Jima. Retrieved from
www.iwojima.com/raising/lflage2.gif
www.iwojima.com/raising/lflage2.gif South Dakota Department of
Tourism. (2012). Mount Rushmore. Retrieved from
www.travelsd.com/Attractions/Mount-Rushmorewww.travelsd.com/Attractions/Mount-Rushmore
Slide 13
State Symbols USA. (n.d.). United States Seal. Retrieved From
www.statesymbolsusa.org/National_Symbols/USA_Seal.html
www.statesymbolsusa.org/National_Symbols/USA_Seal.html The Statue
of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation, INC. (n.d.). Statue of Liberty.
Retrieved from
www.statueofliberty.org/statue_of_liberty_picture_05.html
www.statueofliberty.org/statue_of_liberty_picture_05.html
Streufert, D. (2005). The First United States Flag. Retrieved from
www.usflag.org/history/the13starflag.html
www.usflag.org/history/the13starflag.html Trumbal, J. (1819).
Declaration of Independence. Retrieved From
www.barefootsworld.net/doi1776.html
www.barefootsworld.net/doi1776.html Visiting D.C. (2012).
Washington Monument Address. Retrieved From
www.visitingdc.com/memorial/washington-monument-
address.htmwww.visitingdc.com/memorial/washington-monument-
address.htm