2. The American Flag
The American Flag represents America, the flag was created to
represent the Grand American Army and the 13 original
colonies.
The red and white stripes on the flag stand for the 13 original
colonies.
The stars on the flag stand for the 50 states in
America.
3. The Great Seal
The Great Seal is a great detailed symbol that represents our
country. The seal is found on passports, money, medals, and
important documents.
In the front of the Great Seal, it shows our national bird, the
bald eagle, holding an olive branch with 13 berries and leaves in
the right talon. They represent the 13 original colonies.
In the left talon its holding 13 arrows. This represents the power
of peace and war. Our nations motto is E pluribus Unum meaning out
of many one. Aunit coeptis which means it has favored our
undertakings is on top of the unfinished pyramid behind the Great
Seal. Novus ordo seplorum means a new order of the ages is below
the unfinished pyramid.
The backside of the Great Seal is an unfinished pyramid that
represents that more states can be bedded in the U.S.
4. The Liberty Bell
The Liberty Bell is a symbol for peace, it was originally made in
England.
In 1753, the Liberty Bell hung in the bell tower of the state house
in Pennsylvania. The last time it was rung was in 1846, in honor of
George Washingtons birthday.
Today it is now standing at the Liberty Bell center in
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
5. The 4th of July
Our nations birthday is July 4, 1776. On this date the Declaration
of Independence was approved.
Thomas Jefferson drafted the Declaration of Independence.
This important document explained why the 13 colonies wanted to be
separated from England.
We now celebrate our nations independence by celebrating it with
fireworks at night time.
6. The Statue of Liberty
The Statue of Liberty is a symbol of freedom and liberty throughout
the world.
France gave the statue of Liberty to the U.S to celebrate the 100
years of American independence and the friendship between the 2
countries.
The Statue of Liberty sits in the New York harbor.
7. Our National Anthem
The national Anthem is called The Star Spangled Banner.
Francis Scott Key wrote our anthem.
Our National Anthem was originally a poem called The Defense of
Fort McHenry.