Mr. LeSchander’s American Symbols Project

1. Mr. LeSchander’s American Symbols Project

2. American Symbols Project Some of the facts about the Great Seal are… It marks important government papers. The Great Seal represents freedom. The United States will fight for its freedom. The pyramid represents America. The eye represents God. The Great Seal is an important symbol to American’s because it stands for … beliefs like freedom, peace, and strength. Presented by: Emma

3. American Symbols Project Some of the facts about the Bald Eagle are… Mr. Franklin’s turkey design drew little support. Mr. Franklin thought the Bald Eagle was a cowardly. A Bald Eagle in the area of its nest can be quite dangerous. The Bald Eagle was a wise choice. The Bald Eagle is a good hunting bird. The Bald Eagle is an important symbol to American’s because it stands for … Freedom and strength Presented by: Jacob

4. American Symbols Project Some of the facts about the Liberty Bell are… In 1852 the Liberty Bell was taken down from the steeple. The Bell traveled 10,000 miles. The Liberty Bell no longer rang. In 1926 it was tapped to mark the 150th anniversary of Americas Independence In 2003 the bell was moved to the Liberty Bell Center . The Liberty Bell is an important symbol to American’s because it stands for … Freedom and Liberty Presented by: Natalie

5. American Symbols Project Some of the facts about the Liberty Bell are… The Liberty bell is made out of copper, tin, silver, and gold. The Liberty bell’s shape is famous. The Liberty Bell weighs 2080 pounds. One of the first space capsules was called the Liberty Bell 7. Millions of people visit the Liberty Bell. The Liberty Bell is an important symbol to American’s because it stands for … Freedom for all Americans. Presented by: Arabella

6. American Symbols Project Some of the facts about the Statue of Liberty are… Bartholdi was famous for creating large sculptures. They wanted it to be finished by 1876. The original place for the statue was Bedloe’s Island, now called Liberty Island. Liberty Island is only accessible by ferry. The Statue Liberty was finally finished in 1884. The Statue of Liberty is an important symbol to American’s because it stands for … Liberty. Presented by: Brice

7. American Symbols Project Some of the facts about the Bald Eagle are… The eagle is on a penny and dollar American Eagle is powerful. Benjamin Franklin didn’t want the eagle. Mr. Franklin believed the tasty turkey was a more noble bird than the Bald Eagle. The Bald Eagle is on the Great Seal. The Bald Eagle is an important symbol to American’s because it stands for … freedom and strength. Presented by: Christina

8. American Symbols Project Some of the facts about the American Flag are… The first American flag was chosen on June 14 1777. The Revolution wanted a flag to represent the new country. One of the Flags nickname is Old Glory . Its a peace of cloth with powerful meaning. Help battle and enjoy victory. The American Flag is an important symbol to American’s because it stands for … The United States of America. Presented by : Chris

9. American Symbols Project Some of the facts about the White House are… The White House has 132 rooms. It took 80 years to build it. The White House is in Washington D.C. The White House burned down in the war of 1812. The White House is the home of the President of the United States. The White House is an important symbol to Americans because it stands for … all the presidents in the past and present. Presented by: Cormac

10. American Symbols Project Some of the facts about the Great Seal are… Congress took six years to approve the Great Seal. In 1782 the Great Seal became a symbol of our nation. A die is a tool that makes the Great Seal on paper . Seven dies of the Great Seal have been made. The U.S. motto on the ribbon is written in Latin. The Great Seal is an important symbol to American’s because it stands for … freedom and peace. Presented by: Gemma

11. American Symbols Project Some of the facts about the White House are… The president’s office is called the Oval Office. In the 1812 War the White House burned down. Over the past 200 years many things have changed at the White House. Today about 2 million people a year visit the White House. On September 11, 2001 the White House was closed to all visitors. The White House is an important symbol to Americans because it stands for … the American Presidency. Presented by: Olivia

12. American Symbols Project Some of the facts about the Liberty Bell are… The crack is 24 ½ inches long. The bell was last rang on Washington’s birthday in 1846. The bell traveled over 10,000 miles. The Liberty bell is over 200 years old. The bell arrived in Philadelphia in 1752. The Liberty Bell is an important symbol to Americans because it stands for … Freedom and Liberty. Presented by: Haleigh

13. American Symbols Project • Some of the facts about the Statue of Liberty are… • 1. Bartholdi wanted the statue done by 1876 • 2. Bartholdi finished the Statue of Liberty in 1884. • 3. By August 1885 they raised 120,000 dollars donated by people. • 4. It is a sign of independence. • 5. The statue was sometimes called Lady Liberty. The Statue of Liberty is an important symbol to Americans because it stands for … freedom around the world. Presented by: Jonathan

14. American Symbols Project Some of the facts about the Bald Eagle are… Eagles belong to a group of birds called raptors. Bald eagles are easy to see in the trees. A bald eagle swoops down to catch a fish. The stripes of the American Flag is on its crest. A bald eagle soaring in a blue sky is beautiful sight worth saving. The Bald Eagle is an important symbol to American’s because it stands for … strength and independence. Presented by: Joseph

15. American Symbols Project Some of the facts about the statue are… It is a symbol of the U.S.A. It was shipped from France. People had to raise 100,000 dollars. The bottom of the statue is 65 feet tall. The bottom of the statue was done in 1886. The Statue of Liberty is an important symbol to American’s because it stands for … Liberty and Independence. Presented by: Kaitlyn

16. American Symbols Project Some of the facts about the Great Seal are… It was a new symbol of our nation. A die is a tool that makes the print of the Great Seal. From 1776 to 1781, Congress asked people to design the Great Seal. Congress took six years to in approve the Great Seal. The U.S. motto on the ribbon is written in Latin. The Great Seal is an important symbol to Americans because it stands for … strength and freedom. Presented by: Layla

17. American Symbols Project Some of the facts about the bald eagle are… On July 4, 1776 the United States became an independent country and wanted to name a bird as its national symbol. Some tribes named themselves after the bald eagle. The Bald Eagle was put on the penny more than 200 years ago. There are eagle statues on flag poles. The eagle holds an olive branch on the Great Seal. The Bald Eagle is an important symbol to Americans because it stands for … strong spirit. Presented by: Lea

18. American Symbols Project Some of the facts about the Statue of Liberty are… The Statue of Liberty was given to the U.S. from France in the late 1880’s. Over 110 years have passed since Lady Liberty came to New York. Twenty men worked on her. It has become a leading symbol of the United States of America. Richard Hunt designed the pedestal for the Statue of Liberty. The Statue of Liberty is an important symbol to American’s because it stands for … our freedom and liberty. Presented by: Samantha

19. American Symbols Project Some of the facts about the Liberty Bell are… It rang at very important times in America’s history. It last rang on George Washington’s birthday. The Liberty Bell has been shown around the country. An American space ship is named after the Liberty Bell. It has a big crack in it. The Liberty Bell is an important symbol to American’s because it stands for … freedom for all Americans. Presented by: SAVANNAH

20. American Symbols Project Some of the facts about the White House are… It is 200 years old. George Washington died before the White House was finish. At first, the White House was not white. The White House burned when it was still new. The porch on the White House is called the North portico. The White House is an important symbol to Americans because it stands for … the U.S. Presidency. Presented by: Thomas

21. American Symbols Project Some facts about the White House …. The White House is on a Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington D.C. The White House is an important place because the presidents live and work there. It’s the most famous place in the United States. The presidents work in the Oval Office. The White House has many special events. The White house is an important symbol to American’s because it stands for … American presidency. Presented by: Zachary

22. American Symbols Project Some of the facts about the American flag are… The first American flag was chosen June 14th, 1777. After 1818 more and more states joined the union. The American flag has 13 red and white stripes. The flag has 50 white stars. The 50 white stars stand for our 50 states. The American Flag is an important symbol to Americans because it stands for … Freedom Presented by: Brandon

23. American Symbols Project Some of the facts about the White House are… It is more than two hundred years old. The White House wasn’t white. It was made of sandstone. The White House was burned in the War of 1812. Over time the country was older so was the White House. The White House started to fall apart and it was built The White House an important symbol to American’s because it stands for … The American Presidency. Presented by.