American Symbols

Abraham Lincoln

16th President of the United States who freed the slaves.

George Washington

1st President of the United States

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 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; today, it has 50 stars and 13 red and white stripes.

White House

a symbol of power and leadership; the President bothlives and works here; the Executive branch of the government, where laws are signed by the President.

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.

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).

Statue of Liberty (Lady Liberty)

represents friendship, liberty and freedom; a gift from France to America in 1886; stands in New York harbor.

Liberty Bell

stands for freedom; rang to announce the Declaration of Independence in. It cracked 3 times and hangs in Philadelphia, PA.

Capitol Building

the Legislative branch of the government, where laws are written. It is located in Washington DC.

states

the United States has 50 of these

Dollar

the currency used in the US.

4th of July

the day Americans celebrate freedom in the USA.

National Anthem

the national song