The Bald Eagle
The bald eagle became the national bird of the United States in 1782. This majestic bird can only be found in North America.
The word "bald" does not mean that this bird has no feathers. Instead, it comes from the word piebald, an old word which means "marked with white."
The Statue of Liberty
The
Statue of Liberty is located in New York. The Statue of Liberty symbolizes
freedom throughout the world. The Statue was actually a gift from the people of
France.
The Statue represents a woman escaping the chains of tyranny. She holds a torch, which represents liberty. The Statue’s full name is Liberty Enlightening the World.
The
Liberty Bell
The Liberty Bell has become the symbol of freedom in the United States. It rang when the Continental Congress signed the Declaration of Independence.
The Bell was cast in London, England in 1752. It is made mostly of copper and tin. After it arrived in the U.S., the Bell cracked. A new bell was made from the metal in the old one, but this one also cracked. A third bell was built from the same metal, and now this one has a crack too!
The last time the bell rang was on February 23, 1846 for George Washington's birthday celebration. Today, the Liberty Bell hangs in Philadelphia for all to see.
The White House
The
White House is the home of the President of the
United States. It is located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D.C.
Every President except George Washington has lived there.
The President’s office is called the Oval Office. Here the President does the business of the country. He signs bills and Executive Orders, and he meets with staff, visitors, and guests.
