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Landmarks of the United States

The Statue of Liberty represents freedom to 

the world. It shines bright in New York. Lady 

Liberty is her name. She was a gift from 

France. With a torch and book in her hands, 

Lady Liberty has generously welcomed 

immigrants and visitors for over a century. It 

became a national monument in 1924.

The Statue of Liberty 

The White House

For more than 200 years it has been the home 

for the Presidents and their families. 

President Washington was the one with the 

idea, however he did not get to live in it. The 

First president to occupy the White House was 

John Adams and his wife Abigail Adams.

- 132 Rooms

- 35    Bathrooms

- 412 Doors

- 147 Windows

- 28    Fireplaces

- 8      Staircases

- 3      Elevators

- 6      Levels in the 

           residency

Symbols:

United States Flag

White color stands for purity and innocence. The red 

stands for hardiness and valor. The blue stands for 

vigilance, perseverance, and justice. There is 13 equal 

horizontal stripes of red and white alternating. The 13 

stripes signify the 13 original colonies. The blue 

rectangle in the upper left corner side has 50 small 

white stars representing one for each state. There are 

guidelines on how to use the flag, RESPECT it, display, 

and fold it. Flag Day is June 14.

Democratic Donkey: 

First associated with Democrat Andrew Jackson's 

presidential campaign in 1828. In the campaign Andrew 

Jackson’s opponent called him a donkey. The donkey was used 

as a newspaper cartoon made by Thomas Nast and made the 

symbol famous. 

Republican Elephant:

Thomas Nast also invented this famous symbol. It appeared 

in the newspaper   cartoon as well. It named the republican 

vote. Democrats say that the donkey is smart and brave, 

while the Republicans say the elephant is strong and 

dignified.

The Pennsylvania Assembly ordered the bell in 

1751. It was first rang on July 8, 1776 when 

the Declaration of Independence would be 

read to the general public for the first time. 

It was important to abolitionists in their 

efforts to put an end to slavery. It is located 

in the 2nd floor of the Independence Hall in 

Philadelphia. 

Liberty Bell

Bald Eagle

Congress selected it as a national 

emblem in 1782.

 Symbolizes courage and might.

Found only in North America.

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