SIMBOLS OF THE USA

Americans are very sensitive to their national symbols, give them exceptional importance

One of the most famous, respected and recognizable symbols of the US - the US flag

Number of stars indicates the number of states, Number of strips means thirteen states formed a new independent state

A US flag has several common nicknames - "Stars and Stripes", "Banner, star-studded", "Old Glory" and others

Astronaut David Scott salutes the US flag mounted on the surface of the Moon by expedition "Apollo 15", 1971

National anthem of the United States - the song "The Star-Spangled Banner"

Bird-symbol of the United States is the bald eagle

It is believed that the bald eagle symbolizes strength, courage, freedom, and immortality

Great Seal of the United States (US Crest) it symbolizes the great aspirations, independence of the nation and hope for a better future

There are three official US motto – "In God We Trust" ("In God we believe"), "E Pluribus Unum" ("Out of many - one") "Novus Ordo Seclorum" ("The order of a new era")

In God We Trust is the official motto of the United States

E Pluribus Unum traditionally, since 1786, this motto minted on the coins in the United States

The motto of the United States "E Pluribus Unum" on the coin in one cent

Novus Ordo Seclorum is located on the Great Seal of the United States (the emblem of the United States) and the dollar bill

The most well-known and widespread character symbol US is Uncle Sam

This is strict lean elderly man with a beard and white hair

Why is Uncle Sam? Because abbreviation of his name is US also means United States

The image of Uncle Sam is often used in the recruiting posters

The Statue of Liberty is installed on the island of Liberty (Liberty Island, "Island of Freedom") in Upper New York Bay, near the southern tip of Manhattan and New Jersey coast

The right hand of the Statue of Liberty with torch

Tree symbol USA is the Oak

The flower symbol of the United States is a Rose The flower symbol of the United States is a Rose. This decision was taken in 1986 by the US Congress

Bourbon is an American whiskey, one of the unofficial symbol of the United States

Вourbon is made from corn, unlike Irish whiskey

The first bourbon was invented in Kentucky

The most famous brand of American whiskey is Jack Daniels

Culinary symbol of USA is apple pie