American Symbols, Statues and Monuments
Abraham Lincoln
16th President of the United States who freed the slaves.
George Washington
1st President of the United States
Barack Obama
44th and current President of the United States; the first African American president of the US
Declaration of Independence
a document telling why the 13 colonies wanted independence from Britain in 1776
Mount Rushmore
a monument in South Dakota that honors 4 presidents who helped to make the United States strong. Mount Rushmore. It was sculpted in 1941. It took 14 years!
Pledge of Allegiance
a promise of loyalty to the United States of America and the American Flag
American Flag
a symbol of patriotism, stands for one nation; made by Betsy Ross with 13 stars and 13 stripes; today, it has 50 stars and 13 red and white stripes. Our Flag with 50 stars was created on August 21, 1959. Hawaii was the last state to be joined in the united states- to make 50 states!
White House
a symbol of power and leadership; the President BOTH lives and works here; the Executive branch of the government, where laws are signed by the President. November 1, 1800, John Adams became the first president to take residence in the building.
Bald Eagle
a symbol of strength, courage and freedom; lives only in North America; found on many US symbols. Became an American symbol in 1782.
Washington Monument
a tall stone OBELISK that honors George Washington in Washington, DC; looks like a number 1, for 1st president. It was built in 1984.
Lincoln Memorial
memorial building and statue in Washington, DC that honors Abraham Lincoln; has 32 columns, one for each state at the time of Lincoln's death. Lincoln memorial opened up in 1922.
The Constitution
represents Democracy; the written plan for the US government
Statue of Liberty (Lady Liberty)
represents friendship, liberty and freedom; a gift from France to America in 1886; stands in New York harbor.
Symbol
something that represents or stands for something else
Liberty Bell
stands for freedom; rang to announce the Declaration of Independence in. It cracked 3 times and hangs in Philadelphia, PA. The bell was made 250 years ago.
Supreme Court
the Judicial branch of the government, where the laws of the United States are enforced and decided by 9 judges.
Capitol Building
the Legislative branch of the government, where laws are written. It is located in Washington DC. A place where government officials make decisions about our country,
states
the United States has 50 of these
Washington, DC
the Unites States' capital city
4th of July
the day Americans celebrate freedom in the USA.
The United States of America
the nation with 50 states on the North American continent
Rose
the national flower; a symbol of love, beauty, war and politics
National Anthem
the national song
Great Seal
the seal of the US nation; a symbol of authority, justice, peace and democracy; found on many American symbols
Gateway Arch
In St Louis, Missouri, celebrating expansion in America, competition to build, built in 1965.
Alamo
The Alamo was finished in 1758. Built by the Spanish.
