National Symbols: K-3.1 Recognize the significance of symbols of the United States that represent its democratic values, including the American flag, the bald eagle, the Statue of Liberty, the Pledge of Allegiance, and “The Star-Spangled Banner.”

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  • Original American Flag Adopted

    Original American Flag Adopted

    The American Flag was officially approved by Continental Congress! (It had13 Stars to represent each colony) The flag we recognize today has 50 stars; one that represents each state.
  • Bald Eagle adopted as National Bird

    Bald Eagle adopted as National Bird

    The Bald Eagle was adopted as the national bird of the United States of America! Today, the Bald Eagle is protected by the government as an endangered species!
  • Statue of Liberty Opened to the Public

    Statue of Liberty Opened to the Public

    The Statue of Liberty opened to the public after 9 years of construction! Her torch guides the way to freedom and the path to America!
  • Star-Spangled Banner adopted as National Anthem

    Star-Spangled Banner adopted as National Anthem

    "Oh, Say can you see?" that this was the day when the Star-Spangled Banner became our beloved National Anthem! It was written by Francis Scott Key in 1814.
  • Pledge of Allegiance adopted by Congress

    Pledge of Allegiance adopted by Congress

    The Pledge of Allegiance was written in 1887 by Colonel George Balch but was not adopted by Congress until 1942. The words represented in this pledge remind us of our duty to our country!