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American Flag: 1777
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...
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American Flag: 1777
The United States flag is a symbol of our Nation. It has 13 horizontal stripes that stand for the 13 original colonies; seven are red, and six are white. In the upper left corner there are 50 white stars on a blue background; these stand for the 50...
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Star-Spangled Banner: 1814
up being detained and held by the British. The bombing of Fort McHenry continued throughout the night, and the American flag, the symbol of our nation, was not always visible. If the flag was not flying or was replaced with a British flag, it would mean...
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Star-Spangled Banner: 1814
and America that took place in Baltimore at Fort McHenry during the War of 1812. He was very excited when the American flag was still flying in the morning and wrote a poem that began with these words: O say can you see, by the dawn’s early light, What...
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Pledge of Allegiance: 1892
to the Pledge. More words were added, and the pledge that we recite now was written in 1954: “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...
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U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial (Iwo Jima Memorial): 1954
Washington, DC, and is directly north of Arlington National Cemetery. On the morning of February 23, 1945, a small American flag was raised on Mount Suribachi after a long fight on the island. Later that afternoon, a larger American flag was raised by a...
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Pledge of Allegiance: 1892
Over the years, more words were added, and the pledge that we recite now was written in 1954: “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...
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Songs and Oaths Quiz - Journeyperson
many of these songs can you sing by heart? Fill in the blanks to complete the first line of these national songs and oaths. Flag Question
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Branches of Government Quiz - Apprentice Level
error messagebox Show that you know about the three branches of government by taking this quiz! Flag Question
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Types of Symbols
D. Roosevelt Memorial Statue of Liberty Vietnam Veterans Memorial Washington Monument World War II Memorial Symbols American Flag Bald Eagle Great Seal Liberty Bell Uncle Sam Songs and Oaths America (My Country 'Tis of Thee) America the Beautiful Hail...
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Stars and Stripes Forever: 1896
the complete lyrics written by Sousa are less well-known, many of us recognize the chorus of the song: Hurrah for the flag of the free! May it wave as our standard forever, The gem of the land and the sea, The banner of the right. Let despots remember...
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