American Symbols and Holidays

Symbol

• The power to make your own choices

• Something that represents or stands for something else

• Honors the 16th President

• White House
• Liberty Bell
• American Flag
• Statue of Liberty

The Statue of Liberty is in...

• New York, NY
• Washington, DC
• Philadelphia, PA
• Houston, TX

What American Symbol is this?

• Statue of Liberty

• The Lincoln Memorial

• The Jefferson Memorial

• The Washington Monument

Identify this American symbol:

• Georgia State Flag

• Mexican Flag

• United States Flag

• French Flag

Identify this American symbol:

• Hummingbird

• Buzzard

• Stork

• Bald Eagle

Which one is NOT an American Symbol?

• Washington Monument
• Flag
• Virginia
• Bald Eagle

What is patriotism?

• the official song of a country

• the feeling of pride people have for their country

How can Americans show their patriotism?

• Buying clothes

• Respecting the flag

• Voting in elections

• building playgrounds

• Singing patriotic songs

When we say the Pledge of Allegiance, it means that we promise to honor or respect our _____________.

• State
• Nation
• City
• School