A M E R I C A

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A M E R I C A
Presentation by Crissy Wheeler
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The Capital of The United States

• Washington, D.C.

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3 main landmarks in Washington, D.C.

• Washington Monument
• Purpose to honor George Washington
• 1st President of U.S.

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Landmarks in Washington, D.C.

• Lincoln Memorial
• Purpose to honor Abraham Lincoln
• 16th President of U.S.

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Landmarks in Washington, D.C.

• Dome of the U.S. Capital Building
• Purpose Congress meetings
• Congress makes the laws of the nation

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Statue of JusticeGoddess of Justice

• Left hand holds scales
• This represents the decision between right and
  wrong.
• Right hand holds sword
• This represents punishment for crimes.
• Purpose of the blindfold is to show no favoritism.

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INDEPENDENCE DAY

• America gained independence from Great Britain on
  July 4th, 1776.

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INDEPENDENCE DAY(continued)

• Our Constitution was adopted in 1787.
• One year later, in 1788, America had a parade to
  celebrate their freedom.
• That is why we have celebrations on July4th.

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The Great Seal of the United States

• The seal is the emblem for the US government.
• E Pluribus Unum stands for one out of many.
• This means we are one nation made of many states
  or people.
• See a picture and more information of the
• Great Seal!

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HISTORIC EVENT

• The first American to step foot on the moon was
  Neil Armstrong.
• This happened in 1969.

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Star Spangled Banner

• This is our national anthem.
• An anthem is a song.
• It was a poem.
• Francis Scott Key wrote it in 1812.
• He saw a flag waving during the bombing in Fort
  Henry with the British in the War of 1812.

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FAST FLAG FACTS

• The worlds largest flag is 255 feet wide and 505
  feet long.
• The first flag was made in 1776.
• It was designed by Francis Hopkinson.
• The seamstress was Betsy Ross.

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FAST FLAG FACTS(Continued)

• The 13 stars in a circle on the original flag
  stood for the 13 original colonies.
• The stars were in a circle to show that all
  colonies were equal.

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FAST FLAG FACTS(continued)

• The flag represents the right to defend or
  protect a cause.

• The current flag has 50 stars that represent the
  50 states.
• The 13 stripes on the flag are to remember the 13
  colonies.
• The reason the colors are red, white, and blue is
  unknown.

• Red stands for bravery.
• White stands for liberty, purity, and innocence.
• Blue stands for justice and perseverance.

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FAST FLAG FACTS(continued)

• A flag flown half-way down the pole is called
  half mast.
• The purpose of this is a sign of mourning or
  sorrow.

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FAST FLAG FACTS(continued)

• The flag should only be flown between sunrise and
  sunset.
• If a flag gets too old or torn, it can only be
  burned in a special ceremony.
• The nickname of the flag is Old Glory.
• The flag can never touch the ground.

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FAST FLAG FACTS(continued)

• If the President is not in Washington, D.C., the
  flags does not fly.
• A flag is always hung where people vote.
• A flag is draped over a casket shows mourning.

• Flags are flown at every port in the U.S. so it
  will be the first thing that people see in the
  U.S.
• A flag flown upside down is a sign of emergency
  or distress.
• A flag flown near a monument is in tribute to
  those we love.

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FAST FLAG FACTS(continued)

• Flags have been flown at schools as early as 1812
  in Massachusetts.
• In the late 1800s, James Upham wanted children
  to show love for their country.
• He asked everyone to save their pennies to buy
  flags for their schools.
• The money was raised in one year.

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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

• It was written in 1892.
• Francis Bellamy wrote it.
• It was written to show a sense of pride and love
  for our country.

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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE(continued)
We put our hands on our hearts to show that we
mean what we say.

• pledge allegiance means you promise to be loyal
  to this country.
• republic is another name for our government it
  enables use to vote for our leaders that means
  we get to choose the leaders that will run the
  country and make the laws.

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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE(continued)

• indivisible means that this country cannot be
  divided.
• liberty and justice for all means that we all
  have the same freedoms and are all treated fairly.

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PATRIOTISM
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