Mrs. Ashford Spring Semester U.S. Government

Official residence of the President of the USA 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C. Capital City of USA Irish-American James Hoban designed it 1792 from contest Final design by Benjamin Latrobe Built from 1792 to 1800 Burned down by British soldiers in War of 1812 Rebuilt from 1815 to 1817 President George Washington selected the site for the White House 1 st President to live in White House was John Adams (2 nd President) in 1800 but not complete until Thomas Jefferson term

It is also known as the People’s House Estimate cost was 232, Three parts: Residence, West Wing and East Wing 132 rooms, 35 bathrooms, 6 levels in the residence 2 story basement 412 doors, 147 windows, 28 fireplaces, 8 staircases, 3 elevators Its current name was given by President Theodore Roosevelt in full-time chefs Tennis court, bowling alley, movie theater, jogging track, swimming pool, and “putting green” 570 gallons of paint covers the house

Based on Great Seal of the USA First President to use the seal Rutherford Hayes in 1880 President Harry Truman Oct. 26, 1945 redesigned the seal American bald Eagle holding a ribbon in its beak Motto on ribbon: E PLURIBUS UNUM-out of many, one Eagle clutching olive branch for peace and arrows for need for war to protect country Shield represents the unity of the 13 colonies and Congress Above eagle are 13 white clouds, 13 white stars 50 stars surround the eagle The Words surround the seal

First Design began as early as the 1740s Colors: Red, White and Blue White-peace and honesty Red-hardiness, bravery, strength, valour Blue-vigilance, truth, loyalty, perseverance, and justice 13 Horizontal stripes-Old Glory pointed stars Flag changed over time but the final flag was designed with acts of Congress Elizabeth Grisom Ross recognized for sewing the first flag but Betsy Ross first to design with the stars most noted.

Bird of prey that is Native to North America Became a national symbol of the USA since 1782 Symbol for victory for two reasons: 1.Not afraid of a storm, strong, and smart enough to soar above it all. 2.He wears no material crown

Located on Liberty Island in New York Harbor Gift from France to recognize alliance during the American Revolution French Sculptor Frederic Auguste Bartoldi Built in France and finished in July 1884 Brought to USA in 350 pieces on ship June 1885 Statue reassembled and completed Oct. 28, 1886 Formal Name-Liberty Enlightening the World

354 steps inside statue and its pedestal 25 viewing windows in the crown Woman escapes the chains of tyranny (at the feet) Right hand holds a torch that symbolizes liberty Sevens rays of the Crown symbolize 7 seas and seven continents of the world Tablet in the left hand reads July 4, 1776

First came off press in 1957 Cotton and linen blend with special blend of ink unknown Front Treasury Seal –scales for balanced budget, center a carpenter’s square a tool used for an even cut, underneath is the key to the United States Treasury Back Two circles- make up the Great Seal of the United States. It took Benjamin Franklin and a group of men 4 years to create a seal and 2 years to approve it

Left hand circle Face lighted and western side dark represent the country's beginning had not explored the Western civilization Pyramid uncapped signify we are not closed to being finished All-seeing eye represents divinity-believed with God all things are possible Latin word above the Pyramid is ANNUIT COEPTIS means God has favored our undertaking. Latin word below the Pyramid is NOVUS ORDO SECLORUM means a new order has begun. Based of pyramid 1776 in Roman Numerals

Slightly modified Presidential seal Seal is on every National Cemetery Centerpiece on most hero’s monuments Bald eagle symbol for victory Shield unsupported to show the country can stand on its own Top of shield white bar to represent congress and unity 13 stars in the right hand circle is arranged in 13 stars to represents a wealthy Jewish man named Hayyim Solomon who saved the Continental Army through his financial contributions and George Washington gave this symbol as a gift.

News Year’s DayGroundHog Day Martin Luther King Jr. DayValentine’s Day Washington’s BirthdayEarth Day Memorial DayArbor Day Independence DayMother’s Day Labor DayFlag Day Columbus DayFather’s Day Veteran’s DayPatriot Day Thanksgiving DayHalloween Christmas Day Pearl Harbor Day Ethnic and Religious Holidays

1.What is the capital city of the USA? 2.What is the physical address of the White House? 3.Who won the design competition for the White House? 4.When was the White House originally built? 5.Who was the first president to live in the White House? 6.What does the motto E PLURIBUS UMUM mean on the presidential seal? 7.The 13 olive branch represent what? 8.The 13 arrows represent what? 9.Name of the first President to use the seal? 10. What are the colors of flag and what do they represent?

11. What does the 13 stripes represent in the flag? 12. What does the 50 stars represent in the flag? 13. What does the eagle represent for the United States? 14. The Statue of Liberty was a gift from what country? 15. What year did the statue arrive in the USA? 16. Where in the statue are 25 viewing windows located 17. What does the torch represent in the Statue? 18. What year was the first dollar bill pressed? 19. What is the dollar bill made out of? 20. Tell me one thing on the front and one thing on the back. 21. Tell me one federal holiday and one observed holiday.

1.Washington, D.C Pennsylvania Ave 3.James Hoban 4.From John Adams 6.Out of many, one 7.Peace 8.Need to go to war to protect country 9.Rutherford B. Hayes 10. White-peace and honesty, Red-hardiness, bravery, strength, valour, Blue-vigilance, truth, loyalty, perseverance, and justice

colonies states 13. Victory 14. France The crown 17. Liberty Cotton and linen with an unknown oil blend 20. Varies 21. Varies