Symbols that Signal American Ideals Across The Nation
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 2001
Page
21
First Flag Design 1777 and Star Spangled Banner Link
The Continental Congress approved the first flag design on June 14 1777 with 13 red and white stripes and 13 stars on a blue field. The flag evolved as new states joined and today bears 50 stars and 13 stripes. Visitors can view the original flag photo from 1872 at the National Museum of American History in Washington DC during restoration.
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Francis Scott Key
National Museum of American History
Washington, D.C
Americanhistory.si
Continental Congress
Bald eagle as national symbol and seal history
The bald eagle symbolizes the United States and is native to North America. Its white head feathers give its bald appearance and it represents strength and bravery in stories and dances. In 1782 Congress placed the bald eagle on the Great Seal, the nation’s official mark.
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Notable American Icons Liberty Bell and Capitol Overview
The Liberty Bell, cast in England in 1752 and costing about 300 dollars, rang on July 8 1776 to announce the Declaration of Independence and later cracked. Now on display at Independence Hall Historic Park. The U S Capitol cornerstone was laid by George Washington on September 18 1793.
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England
Nps.gov
Independence Hall Historic Park
U.S. Capitol
Congress
George Washington
Uschs.org
Statue of Liberty Gift and Symbolic Meanings
France presented the Statue of Liberty to the United States on July 4, 1884 as a friendship gift. By 1886 it opened to visitors, with the crown rays denoting seven seas and continents, the torch a welcome to newcomers, the broken chain symbolizing freedom, and a tablet bearing the Declaration date. Visit www.nps.gov for details.
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Continents
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Statue of Liberty National Monument
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