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By: Joseph Kenski

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Signed by 56 men For the support of this declaration, with the firm reliance on the protection of the Divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes, and our sacred honor.

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The Flag represents our country In 1818 the Flag was defined as having 13 stripes and one star for each state Red for hardiness and valor White for purity and innocence Blue for vigilance, justice and perseverance

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The Eagle represents freedom Chosen for long life, great strength, and its majestic look Used on the Great Seal of the US and many states, as well as on money The national bird

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1600 Pennsylvania Ave. in DC Recognized as the symbol for the President, the Presidents administration, and the U.S Jefferson was the first President to live there for his entire term.

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The National Anthem Written by Francis Scott Key after the bombardment of Ft McHenry by the British during the War of 1812

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A tribute to our first President, George Washington The most prominent attraction in D.C., with a view of the entire Capitol 555 5-1/8 tall

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A gift from France to show international friendship Now symbolizes freedom and democracy She sits on Liberty Island, near Ellis Island

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Washington, Jefferson, Teddy Roosevelt and Lincoln 60 feet high granite faces in South Dakota These men were chosen to represent the first 150 years of American history and Americas cultural heritage.

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Atop Mt Suribachi Used to sculpt the Marine Corps War Memorial Represents courage and honor of the American Nation This photo won the 1945 Pulitzer Prize for Photography

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Apollo 11s Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin Considered the major accomplishment in the history of space exploration

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State Symbols USA. (n.d.). United States Seal. Retrieved From www.statesymbolsusa.org/National_Symbols/USA_Seal.html www.statesymbolsusa.org/National_Symbols/USA_Seal.html The Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation, INC. (n.d.). Statue of Liberty. Retrieved from www.statueofliberty.org/statue_of_liberty_picture_05.html www.statueofliberty.org/statue_of_liberty_picture_05.html Streufert, D. (2005). The First United States Flag. Retrieved from www.usflag.org/history/the13starflag.html www.usflag.org/history/the13starflag.html Trumbal, J. (1819). Declaration of Independence. Retrieved From www.barefootsworld.net/doi1776.html www.barefootsworld.net/doi1776.html Visiting D.C. (2012). Washington Monument Address. Retrieved From www.visitingdc.com/memorial/washington-monument- address.htmwww.visitingdc.com/memorial/washington-monument- address.htm