United States Landmarks and Symbols

Key Facts:

• It is in Philadelphia.

• It has been cracked since 1751.

• It is also a symbol of freedom.

Key Facts:

• It is in Washington D.C. • It was made to honor

Abraham Lincoln, an American leader.

• The memorial is a symbol of freedom.

Key Facts:

• It is in South Dakota.• It involves four presidents.

– George Washington– Thomas Jefferson– Theodore Roosevelt– Abraham Lincoln.

• It took 14 years to create.

Key Facts:

• It is in New York City.• It includes seven rays

which represent the seven seas and continents of the world.

• You must take a ferry to get to it.

Key Facts:

• It is in Washington, D.C.• This is the building that Congress meets in.• The President of the United States is inaugurated at this building.

Key Facts:

• It is in Washington, D.C.• This monument was built to honor George Washington’s leadership in the American Revolution.• It is about 555 feet tall.

Key Facts:

• It is in Washington, D.C.• This is the building the President lives and works in.• John Adams was the first President to live here (1800).

Key Facts:

• It was created by Betsy Ross.•The first one was made in 1777.• It includes one star for every state in the United States.

Key Facts:

• It has been a national symbol since 1782.• It is native to North America.• One of the key words in it’s name means white rather than hairless.