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Declaration of Independence
Act taken by all 13 colonies in declaring independence from British rule. official signed copy August 2, 1776 -
Liberty Bell
The bell was ordered in 1751 to honor the 50year anniversary of William Pen's charter of privilege and chimed for the first time in 1776 with the reading of the Declaration of Independence. -
seals of the United States
make certain documents by the federal government. It was first used in 1782. The obverse seal is used on the national coat of arms and is used on documents like passports.
Since 1935 both sides of the seal has been on the backside of the dollar bill -
Constitution
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Bill of Rights
first 10 amendments to US constitution and was ratified in 1791 -
Washington Monument
It was made to commemorate George Washington, he was a commander in chief in the Continental Army and was first President of the United States. Constructed in 1848 but had to stop because funds ran out. They were able to lay the cornerstone in 1884 but wasn't officially dedicated until 1885 but didn't officially open until 1888. -
statue of liberty
constructed in 1875 and was a gift from France and dedicated on October 28, 1886 -
symbols
What are some of the national symbols?
flag, seal, eagle, anthem, motto
