3. STARS AND STRIPES – THE AMERICAN FLAG
The flag of the United
States is red, white, and
blue.
The fifty stars represent
the fifty states.
The thirteen red and
white stripes represent
the first thirteen colonies.
4. GEORGE WASHINGTON
George Washington
was the first president of
the United States of
America. He was the
Commander in Chief of
the Continental Army.
We celebrate his birthday
on February 22 with a
holiday.
5. ABRAHAM LINCOLN
Abraham Lincoln was
the sixteenth president of
the United States. He
issued the Emancipation
Proclamation that freed the
slaves. He was assassinated
(killed) in 1865. We
celebrate his birthday on
February 12 with a holiday.
Abraham Lincoln is
remembered every day
with his picture on the
United States Penny and
on the Five Dollar Bill.
6. THE BALD EAGLE
The Bald Eagle is the
symbol bird of the United
States of America. The Bald
Eagle represents the traits
of courage, independence,
and strength. It is a large
eagle with white-feathered
head and neck.
The Bald Eagle appears on
most of its official seals,
including the Seal of the
President of the United
States.
7. The Liberty Bell is the
bell of Independence
Hall in Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania. It was
rung on July 8, 1776 to
proclaim the
independence of the
United States of America
from England. It cracked
in 1835.
THE LIBERTY BELL
8. The Statue of Liberty is one of the
best known American landmarks. It
was a gift to the United States from
France to commemorate their
alliance during the American
Revolution. It is located in the New
York harbor near Ellis Island. The
statue welcomed new immigrants to
the United States who entered the
country through Ellis Island between
1892 and 1954.
The statue is 111 feet, 1 inch tall and
made from 225 tons of copper.
It was given to the people of the
United States by France on July 4,
1884 to commemorate the 100
anniversary of the American
Revolution. It was dedicated on
October 28, 1886.
THE STATUE OF LIBERTY
9. The Declaration of
Independence was signed
on July 4, 1776. This is the
birthday of the United States
of America. It is generally
referred to as "Independence
Day." It is usually celebrated
with fireworks displays.
Fireworks that represent a
battle during the War of 1812.
Francis Scott Keys was
observing a battle during the
War of 1812 when he wrote
the Star-Spangled Banner, the
National Anthem.
INDEPENDENCE DAY
