Symbols of the United States By Ms. Dowell and Ms. Gamels 3 rd
Grade Class
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Bald Eagle The Bald Eagle has been a perfect symbol for our
country since 1782 It is important because it means peace,strength,
and freedom There is a dangerous spray that was killing eagles
There is an eagle on the Great Seal that s on the President s plane
and on a carpet that is in the White House by Jess and Julie
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Text Pledge of Allegiance Text It was first published in a
Boston magazine in 1892 and made by Francis Bellamy. It promises
loyalty to the United States. James Upham asked Francis E.Bellamy
to write a new flag salute. It hasn t been changed for 58 years and
the last change was to add two words Under God . by Iris and
Finn
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The Liberty Bell England gave the Liberty Bell to the U.S.A. in
1752. It stands in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It s a symbol of
freedom. The Liberty Bell rang when the Continental congress signed
the Declaration of Independence. It weighs as much as a pick-up
truck. by Wyatt and Bix.
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The Lincoln Memorial It honors Abraham Lincoln. It was built
1914-1922 It is found at the mall in D.C. It is 19 feet tall and
175 tons. On May 30, 1922, more than 50,000 people showed up for
its dedication. Lincoln was president during the Civil war. It
represents that people should be free. By Ethan Brogger and
Sonya
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The Star Spangled Banner On September14,1814, Francis Scott Key
wrote a poem which later became our National Anthem. The National
Anthem honors our flag and our freedom. In 1918 Woodrow Wilson
ordered that our National Anthem would be played at military
events. In 1931 the Star Spangled Banner became our National
Anthem. By: Aura
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The Declaration of Independence Thomas Jefferson wrote the
Declaration of Independence on July 2,1775. The Declaration of
Independence was then copied on to a piece of parchment, which
other members of Congress signed on August 2, 1776. There were 86
changes to Jefferson s draft. On July 4, 1776 Congress voted to
approve the Declaration of Independence. It is the most important
document in our nation s history. It was the first to say that the
United States of America was nation. By Avery and Delilah
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The Constitution It was written in May 1787, and was signed by
55 people in Pennsylvania. It is important because it was made so
the colonies could get along. It was written in 4,543 words. The
constitution is cool because it can be amended. By Dean and
Kaden
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The White House The White House is located at 1600 Pennsylvania
Avenue in Washington D.C, it was built for George Washington and
his crew. It has 6 floors,2 basements and 2 public floors. It
represents the PRESIDENT. There are 32 bathrooms, 412 doors, 147
windows, 12 chimneys, 3 elevators, 1 swimming pool, 1 library, 1
bowling alley, 1 movie theater, 1 horseshoe pit and 1 putting
green. by Taylin and Marcis
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Washington Monument On July 4,1848 Robert Mills designed the
Washington Monument in Washington D.C. It honors George Washington
because he was the first president. It is one of the tallest
buildings in the world at this time. It is 555 feet, 5 and 1/8
inches tall. The Washington Monument is as tall as 31 giraffes and
weighs as much as 15,000 African elephants. by Madeline and
Bowen
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The Capitol Building Congress worked there since 1800 It was
made by William Thornton. It is important because the congress
works there. (President) George Washington chose the winner of the
design contest. by Alissa and Leo
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The Statue of Liberty The Statue of Liberty shows FREEDOM. More
than 5 million people visit the Statue of Liberty a year. It was
made in1884 by French sculptor named Bartholdi. It is in New York
harbor. France felt sorry for Abraham Lincoln s death and wanted to
show support for America. By Jackson and Kiera
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Mount Rushmore Created in 1941 by Gutzon Borglum in the Black
Hills of South Dakota. Represents the growth of the US and honors
the presidents George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore
Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln. The Faces are 60 feet high and
originally the torsos were supposed to be included in the
sculpture. Borglum died before finishing Roosevelts head, so his
son finished the sculpture. By Ms. Lauren