1. Patriotic Symbols,
Mottos, and
Celebrations!

2. Patriotic
Symbols
Mottos &
Pledges
American
Celebrations
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3. The United States of America has
symbols that remind us of important
people and events. Some of these
symbols are places we can visit.
American Symbols

4. Liberty Bell
The Liberty Bell
is a huge bronze
bell that
symbolizes
freedom in the
United States of
America. The
Bell is located in
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania.

5. Bald Eagle
Is the
national
bird and
symbol
of The
United
States of
America.

6. Washington
Monument
The Washington
Monument was
built to
commemorate
the first US
President
General George
Washington. It is
located in
Washington,
D.C.

7. Statue of
Liberty
The statue, a
gift from the
people of
France, stands
tall on Liberty
Island in New
York Harbor.
She represents
freedom in the
United States.

8. The Alamo
A former
Roman
Catholic
mission and
fortress
compound and
the location of
the Battle of
the Alamo.
Located in San
Antonio, Texas.

9. Mount
Rushmore
Features
sculptures of the
heads of former
US Presidents,
George
Washington,
Thomas Jefferson,
Theodore
Roosevelt, and
Abraham Lincoln
carved into the
granite face of
Mount Rushmore.

10. Texas Flag
The Texas
Flag is red,
white and
blue. It has
one star on
the left side.
This is where
the name
“Lone Star
State” comes
from.

11. American
Flag
The flag is a
symbol of our
country. It is
red, white, and
blue. Each star
stands for one of
the states in our
country. The
stripes stand for
the first 13 states
in the United
States.

12. Pledges & Mottoes
• The American Flag is a symbol of our
country and when we say the Pledge of
Allegiance we show that our country is
important to us. Texas also has a state
flag and we also say a pledge to it.
• A motto is a phrase that sums up the
feelings of a group of people. Our
country has a motto as well.

13. Texas
Motto
Every state
has a
motto and
Friendship
is the state
motto of
Texas.
The Friendship
State

14. U S Motto
The US
Motto is “In
God We
Trust” Our
motto is
printed on
some of our
money.

15. The Pledge
of
Allegiance
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
justice for all.

16. Texas Pledge
Honor the Texas flag. I
pledge allegiance to thee,
Texas, one and indivisible.

17. Celebrating
History
Thanksgiving
and
Independence
day are
important
American
holidays. We
celebrate other
holidays, too.

18. Thanksgiving
A holiday
celebrated in the
United States on
the fourth
Thursday in
November. “First
Thanksgiving” was
celebrated by the
Pilgrims to give
thanks to God for
guiding them to the
new world.

19. Independence
Day
Known as the
Fourth of July this
holiday celebrates
the adoption of the
Declaration of
Independence and
freedom from
Great Britain.
Fireworks,
parades, and
barbecue celebrate
this day.

20. Memorial
Day
On
Memorial
Day we
remember
the people
who died in
wars for our
country.

21. Presidents’
Day
Presidents’ day
started as
Washington’s
Birthday. It was
a holiday to
remember our
first President.
Now it is a day
to remember all
work of all our
Presidents.

22. Veterans
Day
This is a day we
think about the
men and women
who have
fought in past
wars. A veteran
is someone who
has served in
the military. We
give thanks for
peace, a time of
quietness and
calm.

23. What does the Liberty Bell
Symbolize?
A. Freedom
B. Independence

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26. How are the American and Texas Flag
alike?
A. They are both red, white, and blue.
B. They both have 50 stars.

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29. Every state has a motto. What is the
Motto of Texas?
A. Friendship
B. We are the Lone Star State

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32. Who do we honor on Veterans Day?
A. Past presidents
B. Men and women who have
fought in past wars.

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35. What celebrations take place on
Independence Day (4th of July)?
A. Exchange gifts
B. Fireworks and parads

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38. Credits
Citizenship. The student understands
Important symbols, customs, and celebrations
that represent American beliefs and
Principles and contribute to our national
Identity.
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