National Symbols of the U.S.A

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National symbols of the U.S.A

Simbolos nacionales de Estados Unidos

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Simbolos nacionales de Estados Unidos

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The Declaration of Independence Drafted by Thomas Jefferson between June 11 and June 28, 1776, the Declaration of Independence is at once the nation's most cherished symbol of liberty and Jefferson's most enduring monument.

The Washington Monument Construction of the monument began on July 4, 1848. The official dedication ceremony for the memorial occurred the day before Washington's birthday in 1885 with a grand celebration.

Flag of the United States On May of 1776, Betsy Ross reported that she sewed the first American flag. • White: Signifies purity and innocence • Red: Signifies valor and bravery • Blue: Signifies Vigilance, perseverance, and justice Today the flag consists of thirteen horizontal stripes, seven red alternating with 6 white. The stripes represent the original 13 colonies, the stars represent the 50 states of the Union.

American Bald Eagle The Bald Eagle can be found from Alaska to the northern border of Mexico and from Pacific to Atlantic coast. It is the ONLY eagle that is found exclusively on the North American continent. It is a true "native American".

National Floral Emblem- The Rose The rose, said to be about 35 million years old, has been used as a symbol of love, beauty, war, and politics throughout the world. The rose became the official flower of the United States in 1986.

White House Throughout the world, it is recognized as the symbol of the President, of the President's administration, and of the United States. Its location at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue and is often referred to as the most famous address in the country

The Lincoln Monument Lincoln Memorial is a monument honoring the 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln. Located on the extended axis of the National Mall, in Washington, D.C. The memorial is a tribute to Lincoln and the nation he fought to preserve during the Civil War (1861-1865)

The Liberty Bell First cast by the White Chapel Bell Foundry, London, in 1752, the bell was twice recast in Philadelphia by John Pass and John Stow in 1753. Anti-slavery groups who adopted it as a symbol of their cause coined its name, The Liberty Bell, in the early 19th century.

Mount Rushmore Carved into the southeast face of a mountain in South Dakota are the faces of four presidents, a memorial to American history. The faces of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt.

Gateway Arch A monument that sits along the west bank of the Mississippi River., in St. Louis, Missouri. The city played an important role during the westward expansion of the United States in the 19th century. The Arch symbolizes the “Gateway to the West.”