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The Constitution / The American Flag / The White House / The Statue of Liberty / Ellis Island / The Liberty Bell (American Symbols and Their Meansings, 6 Volume Set)
The Constitution / The American Flag / The White House / The Statue of Liberty / Ellis Island / The Liberty Bell - American Symbols and Their Meansings, 6 Volume Set Author:Hal Marcovitz, Joseph Ferry AMERICAN FLAG:The Stars and Stripes, Old Glory, the Star-Spangled Banner-the American flag is the ultimate symbol of American freedom. But why stars, why stripes? What is the significance of the elements of the flag? CONSTITUTION: In 1783, Great Britain signed a treaty ending the American Revolution. This gave its former colonies the right to go... more »vern themselves. However, governing the 13 states of the United States of America was difficult at first. A weak system of government called the Articles of Confederation did not work. After four years, it became apparent that a new system was needed. The U.S. Constitution, written in 1787, provided guidelines for governing the country. ELLIS ISLAND: In 1892, Ellis Island Immigration Center opened in New York Harbor. The first people processed were Europeans who had come to America on ships. By the time Ellis Island was closed in 1954, more than 12 million immigrants had walked through its gates to make a new start in the United States.LIBERTY BELL: On July 8, 1776, the bell in the Philadelphia State House began to ring, calling the citizens of the city to hear an important announcement. From Independence Hall, a statement was read. The statement, the Declaration of Independence, would lead to the creation of the United States of America. STATUE OF LIBERTY:An enormous monument to democracy, it was a gift from France, a country that hoped for a government as successful as America's. Many immigrants to the United States sailed beneath the Statue's torch.WHITE HOUSE: Most people in America are familiar with the address, 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue: the location of the White House. This important landmark serves as residence for the president of the United States. Historically, it has also served as a reception site for important meetings, announcements, and celebrations. The Executive Mansion first got its nickname in 1798, when its stone exterior was painted white to seal it from moisture and prevent cracking.« less