THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE It declared the freedom of the 13colonies from British rule. It declared the freedom of the 13colonies from British rule. It was adopted by the Congress on the fourth of July,1776. It was adopted by the Congress on the fourth of July,1776. Now it is celebrated as Independence Day. Now it is celebrated as Independence Day. THE LIBERTY BELL The symbol of freedom was made in London and taken to Philadelphia. The symbol of freedom was made in London and taken to Philadelphia. It is inscribed with the words Proclaim liberty throughout the land. It is inscribed with the words Proclaim liberty throughout the land. It cracked in 1752, 1835, It cracked in 1752, 1835, In 1976 it was placed in a special case of glass and steel in the Independence Hall of Philadelphia. In 1976 it was placed in a special case of glass and steel in the Independence Hall of Philadelphia. 50 STARS AND 13 STRIPES It has three names: Old Glory, Stars and Stripes and the Star-Spangled Banner. It has three names: Old Glory, Stars and Stripes and the Star-Spangled Banner. The flag has three colours and represents freedom and justice. The flag has three colours and represents freedom and justice. It has 13 stripes for the 13 original colonies and 50 stars for the 50 states. It has 13 stripes for the 13 original colonies and 50 stars for the 50 states. THE STATUE OF LIBERTY It was designed by the French sculptor Bartholdi and presented to America in It was designed by the French sculptor Bartholdi and presented to America in The Statue is 46 metres high and weighs 225 tons. The Statue is 46 metres high and weighs 225 tons. 365 steps lead from the entrance to the observation area. 365 steps lead from the entrance to the observation area. THE AMERICAN EAGLE The Great Seal of the USA became a reality on June 20, The Great Seal of the USA became a reality on June 20, The olive branch and the arrows denote the power of peace and war. The olive branch and the arrows denote the power of peace and war. The constellation of stars symbolizes a new nation. The constellation of stars symbolizes a new nation. The red and white stripes represent the several states. The red and white stripes represent the several states. UNCLE SAM Uncle Sam first appeared in the 1960s on posters. His hat and clothes are always decorated with the stars and stripes of the American flag. Uncle Sam first appeared in the 1960s on posters. His hat and clothes are always decorated with the stars and stripes of the American flag. THE DONKEY AND THE ELEPHANT The Donkey and the Elephant first appeared in political cartoons as symbols of two political parties the Democrats and the Republicans. The Donkey and the Elephant first appeared in political cartoons as symbols of two political parties the Democrats and the Republicans.