This document discusses ways to show patriotism for the United States, such as displaying American flags, singing patriotic songs, reciting the Pledge of Allegiance, and respecting important US documents and leaders. It also describes common American symbols like the flag, bald eagle, Statue of Liberty, and explains what they represent. The document encourages readers to be proud Americans and good citizens by obeying laws, voting, and performing community service.

1. showing love
for one’s
country

2. We can show patriotism by . . .
• Displaying American flags
• Singing patriotic songs
• Saying the Pledge of Allegiance
• Respecting important U.S. documents
• Obeying all laws
• Respecting our nation’s leaders
• Joining the military
• Wearing red, white, and blue

3. The American Flag shows
our culture and history.
The fifty stars represent the
fifty states and the 13
stripes represent the
original 13 colonies.

4. Patriotic Songs
• Star Spangled Banner
• America, the Beautiful
• My Country Tis of Thee
• This Land is Your Land
• God Bless the USA

5. Pledge of Allegiance
I pledge allegiance
(loyalty) 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.

6. Important U.S. Documents
Declaration of Independence
Bill of Rights
Constitution
Gettysburg Address

7. America has
many different
symbols that are
unique only to
our country.

8. Statue of Liberty
(located in New York City on
Ellis Island)

9. Liberty Bell
The Liberty Bell is located in
Philadelphia’s State House. It was
rung to celebrate the adoption of
the Declaration of Independence.

10. Eagle
The eagle is a symbol of the
United States. It stands for the
idea of freedom. All men and
women in the U.S. are free and
have equal rights.

11. White House
This is where our President of
the U.S. lives. He is the head of
our national government. It is
located in our nation’s capital,
Washington, D.C.

12. Capitol Building
The U.S. Capitol is also located
in Washington, D.C. It is
where Congress meets.

13. Other U.S. Symbols
•Uncle Sam
•Great Seal of the United
States
•Dove (symbol for peace)

14. America is a great country full
of opportunities for ALL
people. We are given many
freedoms by our government
that we sometimes take for
granted. Be proud to be an
American!! Show your
patriotism and be good
citizens of our country.

15. We can be good citizens by . . .
• Obeying all laws and rules
• Voting in elections (when you are 18)
• Paying taxes
• Joining the military
• Performing community service
• Cooperating with others
• Not polluting

16. Be PROUD to be an
AMERICAN!!