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Landmarks & Symbols
Landmark or Symbol | |
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Statue of Liberty | This landmark celebrates America's victory against Great Britain in the Revolutionary War. |
Grand Canyon | This landmark is 6,000 feet deep. |
Gateway Arch | This landmark honors Jefferson's idea to expand westward. |
Lincoln Memorial | This monument honors our 16th president. |
Washington Monument | This is the tallest building in Washington, D.C. |
Hoover Dam | This landmark was built to control flooding of the Colorado River. |
Mount Rushmore | This landmark honors four presidents: Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln and Roosevelt. |
Liberty Bell | This was rung when Congress first signed the Declaration of Independence. |
Bald Eagle | This symbol was chosen because of its long life and strength. |
US Flag | Its 13 stripes stand for the orignal 13 colonies, and its 50 stars stand for the current 50 states. |