United States Patriotic Symbols

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2. What am I? • I am a bird that represents the United States. • You can find me on most official seals of the United States, including the seal of the President of the United States.

4. I am a…. Bald Eagle Photo source: Library of Congress

5. What am I? • Betsy Ross is believed to have sewn one of the first in our country. • I once had only 13 white stars on a blue background. Now I have 50, each representing a state. • I have red and white stripes, representing each of the 13 original colonies.

7. I am …. The American Flag Photo source: Library of Congress

8. What am I? • I am located in Washington, D.C., our nation’s capital. • I am a monument that honors George Washington, the “Father” of our country. • I am shaped like an obelisk. • At the time of my construction, I was the tallest building in the world.

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11. I am …. The Washington Monument Photo source: Library of Congress

12. What am I? • I am located in New York City, in New York Harbor. • I welcome all visitors, immigrants and Americans returning from far away. • I represent a woman, dressed in a robe and a spiked crown. • I hold a stone tablet with the date of our country’s birth, and a torch. • I was a gift from France in 1886.

15. I am …. The Statue of Liberty Photo source: Library of Congress

16. What am I? • I am a promise, or oath. • I am recited at public events and in public schools. • People face the flag and place their hand over their heart when they recite me.

19. I am …. The Pledge of Allegiance Photo source: Library of Congress