1. Written by: Mrs. Catron’s 1st Grade Class
U.S. Symbols
Written by:
Mrs. Catron’s 1st Grade Class

2. United States of America (USA) Flag
This is the flag of the United States. It is a symbol of the U.S. It has 50 stars. One for each of the 50 states. It has red and white stripes. The 13 stripes stand for the original 13 colonies. The flag is red, white, and blue. The flag stands for our freedom. It helps us remember soldiers who have fought and died for our freedom.

3. Pledge to the flag “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
With liberty and justice for all.

4. The American Bald Eagle
The bald eagle is the national bird of the United States. The bald eagle is one of the symbols of the United States. He is also a symbol of our freedom.

5. The Liberty Bell
The Liberty Bell is in Pennsylvania (one of our states). When the bell was tested, it cracked. During one U.S. war, the bell was hidden so it would not be used to make bullets. It was rung on special days.

6. The Statue of Liberty
The Statue of Liberty was a gift from France. It is made of copper. It was built in parts and brought across the sea on a ship. It stands in New York Harbor
It represents our freedom and democracy (free to vote and choose their leaders.)

7. Statue of Liberty with New York in the background.

8. The Washington Monument
The Washington monument was built to honor our first President (George Washington). It is very tall. It is located in our nation’s capitol, Washington, D.C.

9. The White House
The President of the U.S. (George Bush) lives and works here. His office is called the “Oval Office.” There are very pretty trees around the White House.