Stars, Stripes, and Symbols of
America
What are National Symbols?
America has many different symbols
that are unique to our country and
represent the freedoms that we
enjoy.
Our Flag
• The American Flag represents our
culture and history.
• The fifty stars represent the fifty states
and the 13 stripes represent the
original 13 colonies.
• The first U.S. flag was designed in 1777.
The flag has been changed many times
since then. New stars are added each
time new states join the union.
1907 Star Spangled Banner
Our National Anthem
• Francis Scott Key
wrote the words to the
Star Spangled Banner
in 1814 when he saw
the flag still flying
after a night-time
battle with England.
Other Patriotic Songs
Other patriotic songs include:
• America, the Beautiful
• My Country Tis of Thee
• This Land is Your Land
• God Bless the USA
Statue of Liberty
• The Statue of Liberty was a
gift from France in 1886.
• It is located on Ellis Island in
New York.
• It is a symbol of freedom to
all who come to our country.
Virtual Trip to
Ellis Island
The Liberty Bell
• The Liberty Bell is located in
Philadelphia’s State House.
• It was rung to celebrate the
adoption of the Declaration
of Independence.
The Washington Monument
• The Washington Monument
is the world’s tallest stone
structure.
• It is located in Washington
D.C.
• It was constructed to
commemorate George
Washington.
The Great Seal
• The Great Seal was created by Ben Franklin, John
Adams, and Thomas Jefferson.
• The founding fathers felt that the Great Seal would
show other countries of the world that America was an
independent and free country.
The Constitution
• The Constitution is an
important document that
tells about our government
and the rights of American
citizens.
The White House
• The White House is where
the President of the United
States lives.
• It is located in our nation’s
capital, Washington, D.C.
George Washington
• George Washington is known as
the father of our country.
• He was the first president of the
United States.
• His face is on the dollar bill and
the quarter.
George W. Bush
• Our current president is George
W. Bush.
• He is the 43rd president of the
United States.
• Before becoming president, he
lived in the state of Texas.
Other U.S. Symbols
• Uncle Sam
• The Pledge of Allegiance
• Dove (symbol for peace)
America is a great country full of opportunities
for ALL people. The symbols we have learned
about represent our many freedoms. It is our job
to be a good citizen and to show patriotism.
God Bless