美国简介 Brief Introduction.pptVIP

The United States of America Chapter 1 A Brief Introduction National Symbols National Flag—The Stars and Stripes The Stars and Stripes originated as a result of a resolution adopted by the Second Continental Congress at Philadelphia on June 14, 1777. The thirteen stripes (alternating red and white) represent the original colonies; known as Old Glory; the 50 stars represent the 50 states; White in a blue field represents a new constellation. The Star Spangled Banner Oh, say can you see, by the dawns early light,What so proudly we hailed at the twilights last gleaming?Whose broad stripes and b