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Explore iconic American symbols, from the Bald Eagle to the Oak Tree, and understand the heritage and values they represent in the USA.
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Description: States, 'Seal of the United States;' depicts the Great seal with the American bald Eagle displaying a shield, clutching an olive branch in his talon, and thirteen arrows in his other talon, and in his beak is a scroll with the motto 'E Pluribus Unum.' Unsigned. Format: 1 print, col., 18 x 12 cm. Source: Pratt Institute Libraries, Special Collections 81a (sc00657) Pratt Libraries Website For inquiries regarding permissions and use fees, please contact…
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Old Abe, the American War Eagle, was the mascot of the 8th Wisconsin Regiment in the Civil War. Old Abe was in thirty-nine battles during the Civil War including Fredericktown, and the Siege of Vicksburg. Old Abe was not just a mascot, but became a patriotic symbol for the entire nation.
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Memorial Day weekend: a great time to reflect on the Stars & Stripes, the blessings of freedom and liberty here in the USA... (If you didn't get a chance to read the PWOC Hanscom Airfare Base post last week, catch up here and please leave a supportive comment for our wonderful military families.) 'We on this continent should never forget that men first crossed the Atlantic not to find soil for their ploughs but to secure liberty for their souls.' ~Robert J. McCracken 'And I'm proud to be an…
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Culture of the United States interactive and downloadable worksheet. You can do the exercises online or download the worksheet as pdf.
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If Americans were asked to describe the Statue of Liberty without looking at it, most of us could probably describe her long robe, the crown on her head,
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This is where to go in Washington DC.
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A collection of inspiriting patriotic images found on the world wide web. Happy fourth of July to my American friends! God bless America!
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English Colonies In America Prior to 1763
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Statue of Liberty Dressed in the American Flag
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Uncle Sam Pointing Finger by taiche
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Explore Halloween HJB's 19747 photos on Flickr!
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Create your own unique greeting on a Passport card from Zazzle. Choose from thousands of customizable templates or create your own from scratch!
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The Marine Corps has acknowledged it misidentified two of the servicemen who helped raise the first U.S. flag at Iwo Jima during World War II, an event that was overshadowed by the raising of a larger flag that became an iconic image of the war.
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