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Liberty Bell
On July 8th 1776 bells rung to mark the reading of the declaration of independence. The original bell is located in Philadelphia, this picture is a replica that it is located at the Utah State Capitol building. -
Flag
Originally there was a flag kowned as the continental flag. This flag is the first to represent the thirteen United States. The 13 stripes prepresent each states. Bue represents a new constellation. Flag Day is observed on June 14. -
Bald eagle
It was chosen to be a national emblem due to its strength, long life, beauty, and because it's native to North America. -
The star spangled banner
http://kids.niehs.nih.gov/games/songs/patriotic/anthemmid.htm"History. In 1814, about a week after the city of Washington had been badly burned, British troops moved up to the primary port at Baltimore Harbor in Maryland. Francis Scott Key visited the British fleet in the Harbor on September 13th to secure the release of Dr. William Beanes who had been captured during the Washington raid. The two were detained on the ship so as not to warn the Americans while the Royal Navy attempted to bombard Fort McHenry. "
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Statue of Liberty
On this date the ribbon was cut to celebrate this gift from the French government. They decided to call the statue "Liberty Enlightening the World," The man who designed this statue was Frederic-Auguste Bartholdi. -
Pledge of Alleagiance
This is the first pledge of alleagiance. -
Statue of Liberty
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Statue_of_Liberty_National_MonumentOn this date the Statue of Liberty become a national monument. -
The Star Spangled Banner
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ksa0Pdt7R10
This is the music and lirics of our national anthem. -
Pledge of allegiance
On this date there were a few modifications to the Pledge of Allegiance -
Flag
This is our currrent flag as we know it today. On this date Hawaii was added as a state. We have 50 states.
