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Symbols of Our Country. Grades K - 2. 2. 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. 3. 4. Created by Niki Edwards, CGE.
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Symbols of OurCountry Grades K - 2
2 Created by Niki Edwards, CGE
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. 3
4 Created by Niki Edwards, CGE
The use of presidential seals goes back to at least 1850, and probably much earlier. The basic design of today's seal originated with Rutherford B. Hayes, who was the first to use the coat of arms on the White House invitations in 1877. The precise design dates from 1945, when President Truman specified it by an executive order. 5
6 Created by Niki Edwards, CGE
The Statue of Liberty was a gift to the people of the United States from the people of France. She stands in the middle of the harbor of New York City. She is a symbol of hope and freedom for immigrants.
8 Created by Niki Edwards, CGE
The Bald Eagle is the national 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.
10 Created by Niki Edwards, CGE
Uncle Sam, is a popular name for the government of the United States. • He is shown as a cartoon character. • He first appeared on posters for war during World War I.
The History of How Uncle Sam Came About • Uncle Sam, is a popular name for the government of the United States. Its origin was as follows: Samuel Wilson, commonly called "Uncle Sam," was an inspector of beef and pork, in Troy, N. Y. He inspected the meat purchased for the government after the declaration of war against England in 1812. A contractor named Elbert Anderson purchased a quantity of provisions, and the barrels were marked "E. A.," the initials of his name, and "U. S.," for United States. The latter initials were not familiar to Wilson's workmen, who inquired what they meant. 12 Created by Niki Edwards, CGE
A facetious fellow answered, "I don't know, unless they mean 'Uncle Sam.' " A vast amount of property afterwards passed through Wilson's hands, marked in the same way, and he was rallied on the extent of his possessions. The joke spread, and it was not long before the initials of the United States were regarded as "Uncle Sam," which name has been in popular parlance ever since. Even a popular song says: "Uncle Sam is rich enough to give us all a farm." 13 Created by Niki Edwards, CGE
George Washington was the first President of the United States. • He was also the Commanding Generalof the Continental Army during the American Revolution. 14 Created by Niki Edwards, CGE
