national symbols each of our symbols represents something special
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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