A symbol can represent either tangible things that are too large to carry around, like a highway, or intangible things like ideas or beliefs. The document then discusses four common symbols of the United States - the American flag, which represents the union of states and the people and government; the Liberty Bell, symbolizing independence; the Statue of Liberty, symbolizing friendship, hope and freedom; and the bald eagle, representing strength and freedom.

2. What is a symbol?
A symbol is anything that stands for something else.
A symbol can represent things that are too large to
carry around, like a highway.
OR
A symbol can represent things that are abstract like an
idea or a belief.

3. Symbols
Examples of symbols
seen around us.

4. Symbols of USA
Let us know and understand four symbols that
represent the United States of America.

5. The American Flag
The flag symbolizes that the republic is one
nation composed of many states.
It also symbolizes the people and the
government of the country.
The red on the flag represents valor and the
white symbolizes cleanliness of living and
proper conduct.

6. The Liberty Bell
The Liberty Bell is an important symbol that represents the
nation’s independence from England and freedom of the
country’s people.

7. The Statue of Liberty
The Statue of Liberty is a symbol of friendship, hope and freedom.

8. Bald Eagle
The Bald Eagle has been a very important symbol of the
United States of America for over 200 years.
The bald eagle is a symbol of strength and freedom.