American Symbols & Landmarks & Patriotism
Lesson Objectives 1. Define Patriotism. 2. List characteristics of a patriot. 3. Explain why certain symbols carry a patriotic connotation. 4. Apply a definition to a list of actions to determine if the action was patriotic.
Introduction Many different symbols have special patriotic feelings for millions of Americans. This makes the definition of patriotism different for everyone.
The Pledge of Allegiance The Pledge was first used in public schools in celebration of Columbus Day, October 12, 1892. Congress adopted the pledge in an act approved on June 22, 1942.
What is this Statue called? The Minuteman
Where is The Minuteman statute located? Lexington, Massachusetts In honor of the Minute men who fought at the Battle of Lexington on April 19, 1775
What is this flag called? The Bunker Hill Flag
Where was the Battle of Bunker Hill? Charlestown, MA, June 17, 1775
What is this?
The Liberty Bell It rang when the Declaration of Independence was first read to the public on July 8, 1776. What is the name of the building where the Liberty Bell hung and The Declaration of Independence was passed?
What is this building? Independence Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Both the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution were signed there.
What is this? The Great Seal of the United States Adopted in 1782 Latin motto: E Pluribus Unum : (Out of many one)
Reverse of the Great Seal Latin Motto: Annuit Coeptis (he has smiled on our undertakings) Novus Ordo Seclorum (New Order of the Ages)
What is this building called? The White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC Who lives in The White House?
The White House is The home and office of the President
What is this symbol called? Marine Corps Emblem or Eagle, Globe and Anchor
What does the Latin motto Semper Fidelis mean in English? Always Faithful
What is this flag nicknamed? The Star Spangled Banner
The Star Spangled Banner 15 stars and 15 Stripes Flew over Fort McHenry during the War of 1812
Fort McHenry, Baltimore, Maryland shelled by British Ships. Inspired Francis Scott Key to write poem which later became National Anthem
What is another nickname for the U.S. Flag? U.S. Flag also called Old Glory
50 How many stars on the U.S. flag today?
50 stars for the 50 states What was the last state admitted to the Union?
Hawaii was the last and 50 th state admitted into the Union in 1959
What is this? The Washington Monument
The Washington Monument Washington, DC George Washington: Army General and 1 st U.S. President: 1789-1787
What is this? The Jefferson Memorial
Jefferson Memorial Washington, DC In honor of Thomas Jefferson 3 rd U.S. President (1801-1809); drafter of The Declaration of Independence
President Jefferson s home= Monticello
The Lincoln Memorial What is this?
The Lincoln Memorial, Washington, DC Abraham Lincoln, 16 th President 1861-1865
What is this building called? The Capitol Building
The U. S. Capital Building: houses Congress which is the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives
What is this figure called? Uncle Sam
U.S. = Uncle Sam
What is this symbol? Elephant= Republican Party
What is this symbol? Donkey= Democratic Party
The Statute of Liberty What is this?
Statute of Liberty New York City Harbor A gift from France in 1886
Mount Rushmore What is this called?
Who are the Presidents on Mount Rushmore?
The Presidents on Mount Rushmore are: George Washington (1 st President) Thomas Jefferson (3 rd President) Teddy Roosevelt (26 th President) Abraham Lincoln (16 th President)
What is the name of these Lakes? The Great Lakes
The Great Lakes
What is the longest river in America? The Mississippi River
The Mississippi River is the longest river in the U.S.
What is this?
The Grand Canyon
What is the name of this Dam? Hoover Dam
What is the name of this Bridge? The Golden Gate Bridge
Golden Gate Bridge San Francisco, California
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