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OH Academic Standard: Recognize and explain the importance of symbols and landmarks of the United States.

SYMBOLS OF THE

UNITED STATES

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The Bald Eagle

The White House

The Statue

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THE BALD EAGLE

Color - Both male and female adult bald eagles have a blackish-brown back and breast; a white head, neck, and tail; and yellow feet and bill.

Size - The female bald eagle is 35 to 37 inches, slightly larger than the male.

Longevity - Wild bald eagles may live as long as thirty years

THE BALD EAGLE

THE BALD EAGLE

The bald eagle is a symbol of  freedom. 

In 1782 it was chosen as the American National Bird.

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The bald eagle is the emblem of twelve states and is the symbol of many companies and organizations across the country.

On the backs of our gold coins, the silver dollar, the half dollar and the quarter, we see an eagle with it's wings spread out.

THE BALD EAGLE

THE WHITE HOUSE

THE WHITE HOUSE The White House is the official residence of the President of the United States of America, and has been for over 200 years. It is located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D.C., the capital city of the USA.

The first US President to live in the White House was John Adams ( the second President of the USA).

At various times in history, the White House has been known as the "President's Palace," the "President's House," and the "Executive Mansion." President Theodore Roosevelt officially gave the White House its current name in 1901.

THE WHITE HOUSE

There are 132 rooms, 35 bathrooms, and 6 levels in the Residence. There are also 412 doors, 147 windows, 28 fireplaces, 8 staircases, and 3 elevators.

With five full-time chefs, the White House kitchen is able to serve dinner to as many as 140 guests and hors d'oeuvres to more than 1,000.

The White House requires 570 gallons of paint to cover its outside surface.

The Statue ofLiberty

The Statue ofLiberty

The statue was a gift to the people of the United States from the people of France in recognition of the friendship established during the American Revolution. Over the last 120 years, the Statue of Liberty has become an internationally-recognized symbol of freedom and democracy.

The Statue of Liberty, known officially as “Liberty Enlightening the World,” was designed by French sculptor Frederic Auguste Bartholdi and funded completely through donations from the French people.

The Statue was completed in France in July of 1884, then disassembled and shipped to the United States. She arrived in NY In June 1885.

The Statue of Liberty is just over 305 feet high from the ground to the tip of her torch. There are 354 steps inside the statue and its pedestal and 25 viewing windows in the crown.

There are seven rays on Liberty's crown, symbolizing the seven seas and seven continents. Miss Liberty holds a tablet in her left hand that reads "July 4, 1776" (in Roman numerals).

The Statue ofLiberty

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