U.S. Symbols

by: Levi Box and Steven Soltysiak

What am I

• It weights about 2000 pounds.• It was cast in London, England in

1752.• On June7,1753 it was hung in the

tower of Independence Hall in Philadelphia.

• On every July 4th it is rung.• I have a big crack.

LIBERTY BELL

What am I

• It is large and powerful.• Founding Fathers wanted to choose

something unique to the United States.• It symbolized strength, courage,

freedom.• It gets captured if it gets too close to a

poultry or fishing nets.• I was made the national bird of the

United States in 1782.

Bald Eagle

What Am I

• The most famous picture of him is on an army recruiting poster.

• A white-haired man with a goatee.• During the war of 1812 Samuel

Wilson was a businessman for Troy.• NY that supplied the U.S. army with

beef in barrels.• I am a human.

Uncle Sam

What Am I

• Crown stands for seven seas.• Torch lights the way.• Book means we can learn.• I stand for freedom.• I am a big statue.

Statue of Liberty

What am I

• In the back hills of South Dakota.

• Created by: Gutzon Borglum.• Time and money provided.• A similar memorial honoring Crazy

Horse the Oglala Sioux chief.• It has heads carved into it.

Mount Rushmore

What Am I

• It is located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.

• It is one of the most popular tourist attractions.

• It has six floors-two basements, two public floors, and two floors for the first family.

• It has been the official residence of all the president.

• It is a big house.

The White House