The 12 Most Amazing American Monuments and Symbols
TABLE OF CONTENTS The American Flag 4 The Statue of Liberty 6 American Bald Eagle 8 The Star-Spangled Banner 10 The White House 12 The Liberty Bell 14 Mount Rushmore 16 Uncle Sam 18 The Washington Monument 20 The Great Seal of the United States 22 The Lincoln Memorial 24 The US Capitol 26 Fact Sheet 28 Glossary 30 For More Information 31 Index 32 About the Author 32
1 AMERICAN FLAG REPRESENTS UNITY PATRIOTISM Only one country’s flag flies on the moon US astronaut Buzz Aldrin planted the American flag in 1969 during the first moon landing Here on Earth American flags have been flying since June 14 1777 On that day the Continental Congress approved a design with 13 stars and 13 stripes They represented the 13 colonies which became the first 13 states in the new union The first American flag left on the moon was blown over during takeoff but five flags from later missions are still standing 4
The 12 Most Amazing American Monuments and Symbols
This book discusses 12 American monuments and symbols that stand out from the rest. Facts are included, along with geographical information.
About This Book
By: Anita Yasuda
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Published by: 12-Story Library provided by Amicus, part of The Creative Company
