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Declaration Of Independence
Continental Congress approved the hand written draft of the Declaration Of Independence in Philadelphia Pennsylvania. 56 delegates signed, the most famous was John Hancock. -
Continental Congress Approves The First Flag Of The US
The first official flag known as "Old Glory" was approved by the Second Continental Congress and flown for the first time over the present city of Rome New York. It was decided to have 13 red and white alternating stripes and the union was represented by the 13 stars. This day is now observed as "Flag Day". -
Bald Eagle Is Chosen By Congress As The National Bird
The Bald Eagle is chosen by Congress as the national bird because of it's long life, great strength, and majestic look. They decided on using the Bald Eagle as the official government seal because it is a symbol of power. -
George Washington Was Elected President
George Washington became president because he had experience with war and politics. He shaped the roles of the government. -
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Lucretia Mott Helped With The Underground Railroad
Lucretia Mott lived in Philadelphia was an abolitionist. She helped organize the women rights convention. She also made her home a stop on the Underground Railroad. -
John Adams Became The Second President Of The US
John Adams became the second president of the US. Before he was president he was America's Vice President. He fought high taxes and helped end the American Revolutionary War. -
Thomas Jefferson Became The Third President Of The US
Thomas Jefferson became the third president after he wrote the Declaration Of Independence. He fought for people's rights and freedom. -
James Madison Became The Fourth President Of The US
James Madison was born in 1751, and lived in Virginia. He composed the first drafts of the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights and earned the nickname “Father of the Constitution.” -
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Harriet Beecher Stowe Was An Abolitionist And Author Of Uncle Tom's Cabin
Harriet Beecher Stowe was born in Connecticut. She wrote Uncle Tom's Cabin which lead to the Civil War. She was also a teacher and a minister. -
James Morrow Became The Fifth President Of the US
James Morrow was born in Virginia and became the 5th president of the US. He was elected because he was very intelligent and very politically involved. He doubled the size of the U.S. and acquired Florida.
