American different unique symbols.pptVIP

The first U.S. flag was designed in 1777 and has changed many times since then. The American Flag shows culture and history. The fifty stars represent the fifty states and the 13 stripes represent the original 13 colonies. America has many different symbols that are unique only to our country. Statue of Liberty(located in New York City on Ellis Island) A symbol of hope, freedom and friendshipLocated in New York Harbor Was a gift from France Liberty Bell The Liberty Bell is located in Philadelphia’s State House. It was rung to celebrate the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. Eagle The eagle is a symbol of the United States. It stands for the idea of freedom. All men and women in the U.S. are free and have equal rights. White House This is where our President of the U.S. lives. He is the head of our national government. It is located in our nation’s capital, Washington, D.C. Capitol Building The U.S. Capitol is also located in Washington, D.C. It is where Congress meets. Uncle Sam America is a great country full of opportunities for ALL people. We are given many freedoms by our government that we sometimes take for granted. Be proud to be an American!! Show your patriotism and be good citizens of our country. We can be good citizens by . . . Obeying all laws and rules Voting in elections (when you are 18) Paying taxes Joining the military Performing community service Cooperating with others Not polluting Be PROUD to be an AMERICAN!! * The Statue of Liberty Symbol of strength and dignity Started as a poster for World War I Named after a real person Samuel Wilson from Troy, New York Honored each year on his birthday with a parade in Troy, New York *