By: Michelle Sonefelt Starr Elementary School Americana By: Michelle Sonefelt Starr Elementary School

Symbols of America The White House The Pledge of Allegiance The American Flag

History of the White House Commissioned by George Washington in 1790. Designed by Charlestonian James Hoban. Construction began in 1792. Construction completed in 1800. Destroyed by fire in 1814. Later rebuilt.

Where is the White House and Who lives in the White House? 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue Washington, DC The President of the United States The President’s family The President’s pets

Pledge of Allegiance I Pledge Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation, under God indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

Terms to Know of the Pledge of Allegiance Allegiance-Agreement between countries or people to work together in doing something Republic-Form of government which authority belongs to the people Indivisible-Not able to be divided

Flag Colors Red-valor White-purity Blue-justice

Birthday of the Flag July 4, 1776

Parts of the Flag 7 Red Stripes 6 White Stripes 50 stars on a blue background

The United States Flag The stripes stand for the thirteen original colonies An upside down flag means distress or danger

Names for the Flag Stars and Stripes Old Glory Star Spangled Banner The Red, White, and Blue

Assignment due date Will be added at a later time

How to contact me Sonefeltm@anderson3.k12.sc.us

Credits Most photos are courtesy of the Library of Congress