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American Symbols

Kayla BeldenFirst GradeSocial StudiesSeptember 30, 2009

THE BALD EAGLEThe Bald Eagle is our National Bird. It was made our National Bird in 1789.

The Bald Eagle is found in every single state except Hawaii.The Bald Eagle is symbol of power and strength.Benjamin Franklin wanted the National Bird to be the Turkey.

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The Great Seal including the Bald Eagle can be found on the back of the one dollar bill and on the back of the quarter.

The Bald Eagle can be found as part of The Great Seal of the United States

THE WHITE HOUSE

The White house can also be found on the back of the twenty dollar bill.The President lives in the White House.

The White house was built in 1800.The White House is symbol of the Presidency, the United States government, and the American people.George Washington is the only President to never live in the White house.1600 Pennsylvania Ave

THE STATUE OF LIBERTYGiven to the United States as a gift from the French in celebration of the 100 year anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.A universal symbol of political freedom and democracy.Located in New York Harbor where it welcomes visitors, immigrants, and welcomes home traveling Americans.

THE NATIONAL ANTHEMThe Star-Spangled Banner was written by Francis Scott Key on September 13, 1814.Scott was being held prisoner at Fort Henry by the British. He was so surprised to see the Flag the morning after the battle that he wrote this poem. In 1931 the Star-Spangled Banner became our National Anthem.The Star-Spangled Banner is a symbol of freedom, spirit and the pursuit of excellence.

Click here for an Interactive Flag

Click the icon to hear an instrumental version on the National Anthem.

FUN WEBSITES WITH MORE INFORMATIONhttp://www.atozkidsstuff.com/symbols.html

http://www.statueofliberty.net/flash/solflashtour_v2.html

http://www.texaslre.org/asymbols/symbolsgameintro.html

http://bensguide.gpo.gov/k-2/symbols/index.html

http://americanpresident.warnerbros.com/lobby.html

CREDITSImages:Personal pictures: Eagle at the Cleveland Zoo, Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor, View of NYC from New York Harbor, White House in Washington DC, money on my kitchen table, flag at Champion High School.

Informational Websites:http://www.history.ctaponline.org/center/hsscm/index.cfm?Page_Key=1386http://americanhistory.si.edu/starspangledbanner/http://www.whitehouse.gov/about/history/