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Our Nation's Symbols
First Grade Social Studies Miss Sherri Friddle
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Pledge of Allegiance
I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United
States of America. And to the republic for which
it stands, one nation, under God,
indivisible with liberty and justice for all.
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Meaning Behind the Words

• I pledge I promise
• allegiance to be true or loyal
• So the Pledge of Allegiance really says

I promise to be true and loyal to the flag of
the United States of America. And to the
republic for which it stands, one nation, under
God, indivisible with liberty and justice for
all.
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American Flag

• The American flag is made up of 3 colors
• red stands for the blood that was shed for
  our country
• white stands for the purity of our country
• blue stands for the perseverance of our
  country

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American Flag

• The American flag has 50 stars.
• The 50 stars stand for the 50 states.
• The 13 stripes represent the first 13 states of
  our country.

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What do you know?

• What does pledge mean?
• I promise
• Which hand do we place over our heart when we say
  the Pledge of Allegiance?
• right hand
• What are the three colors in our flag?
• red, white, and blue

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• Why do you think our country chose those colors
  for our flag? (answers will vary)
• How many stripes does the flag have and what do
  they stand for?
• thirteen the first thirteen states of our
  country

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• How many stars does the flag have?
• 50
• What does each star stand for?
• one for each state

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Statue of Liberty
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Facts about the Statue of Liberty

• The Statue of Liberty is located in the New York
  Harbor.
• It was a gift from France to America.
• It is a symbol of freedom.

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Bald Eagle
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Bald Eagle

• The bald eagle is a symbol of strength and
  nobility
• The bald eagle is on different types of United
  States money like the quarter and the 20.00.

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Liberty Bell
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Liberty Bell

• The Liberty Bell is a symbol of freedom.
• It is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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White House
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White House

• It is located in Washington, D.C.
• It is the home of the President of the United
  States.
• Who is the President of the United States?
• George W. Bush

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What Do You Know?

• Where is the Statue of Liberty located?
• New York Harbor
• Why do you think they chose the New York Harbor
  as the home for the Statue of Liberty? (answers
  will vary)
• What does the Liberty Bell stand for?
• Freedom

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• Where is the Liberty Bell located?
• Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Who lives in the White House?
• the President
• Why do you think they call it the White House?
  (answers will vary)

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• Who is the current President?
• George W. Bush
• Where is the White House located?
• Washington D.C.
• Can you think of any other symbols of our
  country? (answers will vary)