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

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

3. 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.

4. 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

5. 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.

6. 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

7. Flag Colors
Red-valor
White-purity
Blue-justice

8. Birthday of the Flag
July 4, 1776

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

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

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

12. Assignment due date
Will be added at a later time

13. How to contact me

14. Credits Most photos are courtesy of the Library of Congress