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United States
The United States of America was founded on July 4, 1776. 'Founded' means that it was declared independent from the Kingdom of Great Britain. The British colonies became independent states. July 4, 1776 is the date present on the handwritten copy of the Declaration of Independence signed by Congress. -
The American Flag
Legend has it that Betsy Ross’ famous flag was first flown in battle during the Revolutionary War at the Battle of Cooch’s Bridge in 1777. -
The Bald Eagle
The bald eagle was chosen June 20, 1782 as the emblem of the United States of American, because of its long life, great strength and majestic looks, and also because it was then believed to exist only on this continent. -
The Statue of Liberty
The Statue of Liberty is a colossal neoclassical sculpture on Liberty Island in New York Harbor in New York City, in the United States. The copper statue was designed by a French sculptor and was dedicated on October 28, 1886. It was a gift to the United States from the people of France. -
The Star Spangled Banner
By a law signed on March 3, 1931 by President Herbert Hoover, "The Star-Spangled Banner" was adopted as the national anthem of the United States of America. -
The Pledge of Allegiance
The official name of The Pledge of Allegiance was adopted in 1945. The last change in language came on Flag Day 1954 when the words "under God" were added.
