showing love for one’s country

We can show patriotism by . . .• Displaying American flags

• Singing patriotic songs

• Saying the Pledge of Allegiance

• Respecting important U.S. documents

• Obeying all laws

• Respecting our nation’s leaders

• Joining the military

• Wearing red, white, and blue

The American Flag shows our culture and history.

The fifty stars represent the fifty states and the 13 stripes represent the original 13 colonies.

Patriotic Songs•Star Spangled Banner

•America, the Beautiful

•My Country Tis of Thee

•This Land is Your Land

•God Bless the USA

Pledge of Allegiance

I pledge allegiance (loyalty) to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it

stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with

liberty and justice for all.

Important U.S. Documents

Declaration of Independence

Bill of Rights

Constitution

Gettysburg Address

America has many different

symbols that are unique only to our country.

Statue of Liberty(located in New York City on

Ellis Island)

Liberty BellThe Liberty Bell is located in

Philadelphia’s State House. It was rung to celebrate the adoption of the Declaration of Independence.

EagleThe eagle is a symbol of the

United States. It stands for the idea of freedom. All men and

women in the U.S. are free and have equal rights.

White HouseThis is where our President of the U.S. lives. He is the head of our national government. It is located in our nation’s capital,

Washington, D.C.

Capitol BuildingThe U.S. Capitol is also located

in Washington, D.C. It is where Congress meets.

Other U.S. Symbols

•Uncle Sam•Great Seal of the United States

•Dove (symbol for peace)

America is a great country full of opportunities for ALL

people. We are given many freedoms by our government that we sometimes take for granted. Be proud to be an

American!! Show your patriotism and be good

citizens of our country.

We can be good citizens by . . .

• Obeying all laws and rules

• Voting in elections (when you are 18)

• Paying taxes

• Joining the military

• Performing community service

• Cooperating with others

• Not polluting

Be PROUD to be an AMERICAN!!