American Symbols and Holidays

8/10/2019 American Symbols and Holidays

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Iva Arnaut, Alen uki ,

Valentina Novoselac, LucijaPerleta, Krunoslav Medak

AMERICANSYMBOLSAND HOLIDAYS


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The Star-spangled Banner Defense of Fort McHenry Battle of Fort McHenry (War of 1812) author: Francis Scott Key (1814) favorite performance :www.youtube.com/watch?v=09RXJeX6ajA


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Battle of Gettysburg

"In July 1863, a nation torn in tragedy.A trick of fate, two great armies merge, gods of war at Gettysburg.

Devastation lies ahead,50 thousand bodies litter the land.Hell rages three full days. The reaper sowsand there's the devil to pay!"- Iced Earth, The Glorious Burden


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Independence day

"We raise our fist to tyranny,a high price, freedom is not free."


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The U.S. Flag

consists of thirteen horizontal stripes representing the 13 originalcolonies ad the stars symbolizing the 50 states of the union colors of the flag are symbolic as well: red symbolizes hardiness and

valor, white symbolizes purity and innocence and blue representsvigilance, perseverance and justice

Betsy Ross sewed the first American flag (May, 1776) symbol of strength and unity


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The White House

it is the official residence of the President of the United States of America,and has been for over 200 years located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D.C. designed by the Irish-American architect James Hoban originally built from 1792 to 1800 it was burned down by British soldiers during the War of 1812, but was

rebuilt from 1815 to 1817 the first US President to live in the White House was John Adams


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Liberty Bell

located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania originally cast in 1752 in London, England across the top of the bell is the inscription: "PROCLAIM LIBERTY

THROUGHOUT ALL THE LAND UNTO ALL THE INHABITANTS THERELEV. XXV X." (a quote from the Old Testament)

symbolizes freedom


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The Bald Eagle

chosen in 1782 as the emblem of the USA, officially adopted in 1787 symbol of long life, strength, majesticism and it was believed to exist only inNorth America

represents freedom found on coins like the silver dollar and the quarter and the Seal of United

States usually connected with the motto 'E pluribus unum' (Out of many, one)


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The Turkey

known as the favourite American thanksgiving snack owes its popularity to nativeness to North America also a favourite meal in the tribes of the Native Americans Benjamin Franklin suggested it for the symbol of the country, because 'the

eagle has a bad moral character while the turkey is a true native bird and itsbravery knows no bounds'


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Teddy Bear America fell in love with the teddy bear in

1902 when the president Theodore Rooseveltrefused to shoot a captive bear while hunting

Washington Post cartoonist Clifford Berrymandepicted the bear incident in a cartoon andsoon toy and novelty makers started creatingthe toy bears in a wide variety of styles.

Today, an estimated 2.5 million Americanscollect teddy bears.

Teddy Bears were given out at the World TradeCenter after the events of 9/11.


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Martin Luther King Day

marks the anniversary of the date of birth of the influential American civilright leader of the same name a federal holiday held on the third Monday of January it celebrates the life and achievements of Martin Luther King Jr., an

influential American civil rights leader, well-known for his campaigns to

end racial segregation on public transport and for racial equality in theUnited States


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Columbus Day

commemorates Italian navigator Christopher Columbus' landing in the NewWorld on October 12, 1492 most nations of the America observe this holiday on October 12, but in the

United States, annual observances take place on the second Monday inOctober

major celebration of the day takes place in New York City, which holds ahuge parade each year. officially, the people of the USA are invited to celebrate

the anniversary of the discovery of their countrywith church services and other activities

in Hawaii Columbus Day is also known asLanding Day or Discoverer's Day


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Washington s Birthday (Presidents Day)

a federal holiday held on the third Monday of February the day honors presidents of the United States, including GeorgeWashington, the USA's first president

Many businesses are open as usual and many stores hold sales onWashington's Birthday

many delivery services, except for the Post Office, have a regular service andmany, but not all, public transit systems operate on regular schedules

some schools close for the whole week for a mid-winter recess according to some government sources, Indiana observes the Washington's

birthday holiday in December.


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Arbor Day

a state holiday in Nebraska on the last Friday of April on which people areencouraged to plant and care for trees a wide range of events are organized to promote Arbor Day, such as

communal tree planting ceremonies, exhibitions and educational activitieson trees and their importance to local communities and the planet as whole,and fairs, musical performances and open days in garden centers


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Labor Day

held on the first Monday of September it was originally organized to celebrate various labors associations' strengthsof and contributions to the united states economy

largely a day of rest in modern times many people mark labor day as the end of the summer season and a last

chance to make trips or hold outdoor events


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Halloween celebrated on October 31 people dress in costumes and organize parties, watch horror movies or

creating haunted houses or graveyards. children dress in costumes and go "trick-or-treating"


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Upon this declarationwill come a brand new nationwhere men are seen as equal

governed by and for the people

- Iced Earth, The Declaration Day

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