2. American Flag
The American Flag represents The United States of America. The
first was created to represents the Grand American Army and the
thirteen original colonies. The thirteen colonies are represented
on the flag as the thirteen red and white stripes. Each star
represents each state in America.
3. Great Seal
The Great Seal is a detailed symbol that represents our country.
The Great Seal is found on passports, important documents, medals,
and the back of a dollar bill. It shows a bald eagle holding an
olive branch with thirteen berries in its right talon, and thirteen
arrows in its left talon. The olive branch and arrows represents
the power of peace and war. Our nations saying is, E Pluribus Unum,
or, Out of many, one. Also on the seal is the saying,
AnnuitCeoptis, which means, It has flavored our undertakings. Also
on the Great Seal the saying ,Novus OrdoSeclorum or, A new order of
the ages. The back side of a dollar bill has an unfinished pyramid
which means more states can join.
4. The Liberty Bell
The Liberty Bell is a symbol of American freedom. The first Liberty
Bell was made in England. In 1756, the bell hung in the bell tower
of the United States House of Pennsylvania. The last it was rung
was in 1846 for George Washingtons Birthday. Today you can view the
Liberty Bell at the Liberty Bell Center in Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania.
5. Nations Birthday
The Fourth of July is our nations birthday. July 4, 1776 was the
day the Declaration of Independence was approved. Thomas Jefferson
drafted the first Declaration of Independence. It explains why the
thirteen colonies wanted to separate from England. John Hancock was
the first to sign the declaration.
6. The Statue of Liberty
The Statue of Liberty is a symbol of freedom and liberty throughout
the world. France gave the stature to the United States to
celebrate one hundred years of American independence and friendship
between the two countries. The Statue of Liberty sit in the New
York Harbor.
7. The National Anthem
The National anthem is named the Star Spangled Banner. Francis
Scott Key wrote our National Anthem. It was originally named,
Defense for Fort McHenry.
