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Explore the significance of US symbols like the flag, Statue of Liberty, Bald Eagle, Star Spangled Banner, and Liberty Bell. Discover their history, meanings, and interesting facts that make them unique representations of American values and history.
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Symbols of the U.S. By: Shianne McCoy- Mrs. Wooster 4th grade
flag • You can see the flag almost everywhere! All the designs have a meaning. Stars mean each state. Stripes mean the 13 colonies. Red means courage and blue means loyalty. Another fact is that the stars and stripes where changed in 1795. But ever since 1892 kids sing the pledge of Allegiance to honor the flag. That was all about the US flag.
Statue of Liberty • The Statue of Liberty stands on Liberty Island in New York Harbor. It also means friendship for France and the US. The statue of Liberty stands 305 feet tall. It was represented to the US in 1884. Now you know more about the Statue of Liberty.
Bald Eagle • The Bald Eagle is super interesting because of all its facts. Like how it became a national symbol in 1782! Another fact is how the Bald Eagle is on the great seal drew by Charles Tomson. Did you know that the white head feathers on the Bald Eagle stand for the bald meaning? That was all about the Bald Eagle.
Star Spangled Banner • Did you know the star spangled banner was written by Francis Scott Key? Here are some more facts about the Star Spangled Banner. Also it started as a poem. Another fact is that, a long time ago the British bombed fort McHennry and all hope was lost but then by daylight Francis Scott Key saw a US flag on fort Mc hennry. That that’s how the Star Spangled Banner became a song
Liberty bell Do you know about the Liberty bell? Well here are some facts. One fact is, the bell stands for freedom. The bell was always rung on July 4th. While the bell was being tested the bell was cracked by copper. Also when the British entered Pennsylvania the bell was hidden in a small town called Alltown Pennsylvania. Lastly, the bell was lasted rung on George Washington birthday in 1846.