The United States flag is one of our most important national symbols. On June 14, 1777, the Second Continental Congress passed the Flag Resolution, which said that the flag would be made up of thirteen alternating red and white stripes and thirteen white, …

The bald eagle was chosen in 1782 by our Founding Fathers to be the national bird of the United States and is one of the best known symbols of our Government. The bald eagle can be seen on the Great Seal of the United States, on the Presidential Seal, in …

The Great Seal of the United States is a symbol of our independent Nation and self-government. It appears on official documents such as proclamations, warrants, treaties, and commissions of high officials of the Government. The Continental Congress first …

Samuel Wilson was a businessman from Troy, NY, that supplied beef in barrels to the U.S. Army during the War of 1812. The barrels were labeled "U.S." When asked what the initials stood for, one of Wilson's workers said that it stood for Uncle Sam Wilson. …

Independence Hall is a public building in Philadelphia, PA. Construction began in 1732; when it was completed in 1756, it served as the Pennsylvania State House. The Founding Fathers and colonial leaders met here to plan and shape the future of the new …