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1 SIMBOLS OF THE USA

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

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

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

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

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

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

8 Bird-symbol of the United States is the bald eagle

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

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

11 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")

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

20 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

21 The right hand of the Statue of Liberty with torch

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23 Tree symbol USA is the Oak

24 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

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

26 Вourbon is made from corn, unlike Irish whiskey

27 The first bourbon was invented in Kentucky

28 The most famous brand of American whiskey is Jack Daniels

29 Culinary symbol of USA is apple pie


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