National symbols of the United States of America (USA)

By Mrs. Moon

  • Standard and Indicator that is being addressed

    Standard: K-3: The student will demonstrate an understanding of the values that American democracy represents and upholds. Indicator: K-3.1 Recognize the significance of symbols of the United States that represent its democratic values, including the American flag, the bald eagle, the Statue of Liberty, the Pledge of Allegiance, and “The Star-Spangled Banner.”

  • What national symbols represent

    National Symbols can represent a countries pride and values. The United States of America (USA) is the 3rd largest country by land area and has the world's largest economy.

  • The American Flag, a.k.a Old Glory and The Stars and Stripes

    The American Flag, a.k.a Old Glory and The Stars and Stripes
    The American Flag has 13 stripes, 7 red and 6 white. They represent the first 13 original states. In the top left corner there are 50 white stars, which represent each of the 50 states.

  • Seal of the United States (emblem) a.k.a. The Great Seal of the United States

    Seal of the United States (emblem) a.k.a. The Great Seal of the United States
    It is used to authentic documents issued by the federal government, such as passports, military insignia, embassy placards, and various flags. It is also used as our national coat of arms.

  • Bald Eagle

    Bald Eagle
    The national bird of the USA. The bald eagle is represented on our nations Seal.

  • The Star-Spangled Banner

    The Star-Spangled Banner
    The national anthem of the USA. The words were originally from a poem written by man named, Francis Scott Key, in 1814. It was recognized for official use in 1889. On March 3, 1931, President Herbert Hoover signed a congressional resolution to officially make it our national anthem.

  • In God We Trust (E Pluribus Unum)

    In God We Trust (E Pluribus Unum)
    The national motto of the USA. It became our oficial motto in 1956 to replace the unofficial motto, E Pluribus Unum. It has appeared on most US coins since 1864 on most US paper currency since 1957.

  • Rose

    Rose
    The national flower of the USA. President Ronald Raegan, on November 20, 1986, proclaimed the Rose as our National Floral Emblem.

  • Oak Tree

    Oak Tree
    It became the national tree of the USA in November 2004.

  • American's Creed

    American's Creed
    It was written by William Tyler Page, in 1917. The US House of Representatives, on April 3, 1918, accepted it as our nations creed.

  • The Stars and Stripes Forever

    The Stars and Stripes Forever
    The National March of the USA, composed by, John Philip Sousa. To listen go to the link below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-7XWhyvIpE

  • The Pledge of Allegiance

    The Pledge of Allegiance
    It was composed by Francis Bellamy in 1892 and officially accepted by Congress as our Pledge in 1942.