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I am a bird that represents the United States. You can find me on most official seals of the United States, including the seal of the President of the United States. What am I?

I am a…. Bald Eagle Photo source: Library of Congress

Betsy Ross is believed to have sewn one of the first in our country. I once had only 13 white stars on a blue background. Now I have 50, each representing a state. I have red and white stripes, representing each of the 13 original colonies. What am I?

I am …. The American Flag Photo source: Library of Congress

I am located in Washington, D.C., our nation’s capital. I am a monument that honors George Washington, the “Father” of our country. I am shaped like an obelisk. At the time of my construction, I was the tallest building in the world. What am I?

Photo source: Library of Congress

I am …. The Washington Monument Photo source: Library of Congress

I am located in New York City, in New York Harbor. I welcome all visitors, immigrants and Americans returning from far away. I represent a woman, dressed in a robe and a spiked crown. I hold a stone tablet with the date of our country’s birth, and a torch. I was a gift from France in What am I?

I am …. The Statue of Liberty Photo source: Library of Congress

I am a promise, or oath. I am recited at public events and in public schools. People face the flag and place their hand over their heart when they recite me. What am I?

I am …. The Pledge of Allegiance Photo source: Library of Congress

Why are these national symbols important?

DeMarsico, D. (1958). Mrs. Claire Cumberbatch, of 1303 Dean St., leader of the Bedford-Stuyvesant group protesting alleged "segregated" school, leads oath of allegiance. Library of Congress: Prints & Photographs. Mrs. Claire Cumberbatch, of 1303 Dean St., leader of the Bedford-Stuyvesant group protesting alleged "segregated" school, leads oath of allegiance. Horydczak, T. (ca ca. 1950). Washington Monument. Horydczak on top of Washington Monument II. Library of Congress: Prints & Photographs, Horydczak Collection. Washington Monument. Horydczak on top of Washington Monument II. J.H. Bufford's Sons Lith. (c1886). The Bartholdi Statue--Bedloe's Island, New York Harbor--Presented to the United States by citizens of France. Library of Congress: Prints & Photographs, Popular Graphic Arts. The Bartholdi Statue--Bedloe's Island, New York Harbor--Presented to the United States by citizens of France. Sexton, S. ( ). Bald eagle. Library of Congress: Prints & Photographs, Carpenter (Frank and Frances) Collection. Bald eagle.

Sexton, S. ( ). Bald eagle. Library of Congress: Prints & Photographs, Carpenter (Frank and Frances) Collection. Bald eagle. Unknown. ( ). Airplane on battleship deck with American flag in foreground. Library of Congress: American Memory, America from the Great Depression to World War II: Photographs from the FSA and OWI, ca Airplane on battleship deck with American flag in foreground. Unknown. (c1893). Laying corner stone, Washington Monument / The Knapp Co. lith., N.Y. Library of Congress: Prints & Photographs. Laying corner stone, Washington Monument / The Knapp Co. lith., N.Y. Unknown. (c1904). Washington Monument, Washington, D.C.. Library of Congress: Prints & Photographs, Detroit Publishing Company Collection. Washington Monument, Washington, D.C..