National Symbols

• Each of our symbols represents something special.

• http://bensguide.gpo.gov/3-5/symbols/index.html

United States Seal (front)• Do you see a pattern of

thirteen in the Great Seal? • 13 stars in the crest above the

eagle • 13 stripes in the shield upon

the eagle's breast • 13 arrows in the eagle's left

claw • 13 olives and leaves in the

eagles' right claw • 13 letters in the motto carried

by the eagle, E Pluribus Unum (out of many, one).

United States Seal (back)• The seal is on the back

of a $1 bill.• It has a pyramid with

13 steps.• The “eye of provident”

is God watching us.• Novus Ordo Seclorum,

means "New Order of the Ages" or a new beginning for America.

The Liberty Bell• The bell was made in

1752.• It was rung when the

Declaration of Independence was signed.

• The bell was rung every 4th of July until a crack developed in 1846.

• It represents liberty (freedom).

Roses• The rose became

the official flower of the United States in 1986.

• It is a symbol of love, beauty, and politics.

The Bald Eagle• “Bald" does not mean

that this bird lacks feathers. It is a multiple meaning word that means “white.”

• It became a symbol in 1782.

• It represents strength, courage, and freedom.

Lady Justice• This national symbol

represents the fairness.

• She is carrying scales that represent “balance” in all things.

• She is blindfolded in order to be fair to EVERYONE.

• She has a sword to defend everyone’s rights.

Uncle Sam• This national symbol

represents the GOVERNMENT.

• He wants YOU to be a good citizen.

American Flag• There are 13 stripes

representing the original 13 colonies.

• There are 50 stars representing the 50 states.

• White stands for purity• Red stands for bravery • Blue stands for justice

Memorials• A memorial is something

that is built to remind us of someone or something important. (memory)

• Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia is a memorial for people who died in war.

Jefferson Memorial

• This memorial honors the life of Thomas Jefferson.

• It is located in Washington, D.C.

Lincoln Memorial

• This memorial honors the life of Abraham Lincoln.

• It is located in Washington, D.C.

Mount Rushmore

• This memorial honors the lives of four presidents: Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln,

Teddy Roosevelt,

George Washington• It is located in South

Dakota

Statue of Liberty• The Statue of Liberty was

given to us as a gift to represent friendship by France in 1885.

• It is in New York.• It is the first thing

immigrants see when they come by boat to the US. It represents freedom and democracy.

Washington Memorial

• This memorial honors the life of George Washington.

• It is located in Washington, D.C.

Viet Nam War Memorial

• This memorial honors the men and women who died in the Viet Nam War.

• It is located in Washington, D.C.

Marine Corps War Memorial

• This memorial honors the men and women who died in the Viet Nam War.

• It is located in Washington, D.C.

By: Miss Hultenius