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World War II Memorial: 2004
The World War II Memorial, dedicated in 2004, is located between the Lincoln Memorial, the Reflecting Pool, and the Washington Monument on the National Mall in Washington, DC. It pays tribute to the men and women who served the United States during the...
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Star-Spangled Banner: 1814
The “Star-Spangled Banner” is the national anthem, or national song, of the United States. The words are from a poem that was written by Francis Scott Key in 1814. He watched a night-time battle between Great Britain and America that took place in...
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Bald Eagle: 1782
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,...
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Pledge of Allegiance: 1892
The Pledge of Allegiance is a promise of loyalty to the United States. The first version of the Pledge of Allegiance was written by Francis Bellamy in 1892. Over the years, changes were made to the Pledge. More words were added, and the pledge that we...
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Learning Adventures 4-8
Welcome to the Apprentice level Learning Adventures! Branches of Government Learn about the branches of the U.S. Government. How Laws are Made Learn about what a law is, who makes the laws, and how laws are made. Symbols, Songs, & Structures Learn...
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Signing the Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence was approved by the Second Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, but it was not signed until almost a month later. The Congress did not have the approval of all 13 colonies until July 9, 1776. On July 19, Congress...
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Bald Eagle: 1782
The Founding Fathers chose the bald eagle to be the national bird of the United States in 1782. It is one of the best known symbols of our Government. The eagle can be seen on the Great Seal of the United States, on the Presidential Seal, in the logos...
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Articles of Confederation: 1777-1789
The American colonies fought for independence from Great Britain during the American Revolutionary War (1775-1783). The colonies needed to create a new government. The first system was called the Articles of Confederation. It was adopted on November...
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U.S. Constitution: 1789
The Constitution of the United States is the foundation of our Federal Government. It is often called the supreme or highest law of the land; no law may be passed that contradicts its principles. At the same time, it is flexible and allows for changes...
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U.S. Constitution: 1787-1789
The Constitution of the United States is the foundation of our Federal Government. It is often called the supreme law of the land; no law may be passed that contradicts its principles. At the same time, it is flexible and allows for changes in the...
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Signing the Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence was approved by the Second Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, but it was not signed until almost a month later. The Congress did not have the approval of all 13 colonies until July 9, 1776. On July 19, the Congress...
https://bensguide.gpo.gov/m-signing-the-declaration
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