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America's Symbols

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The green Statue of Liberty seen from below against a bright sky. Caption. Her lamp held high as a welcoming light of hope.

When Erin visits Philadelphia and sees the Liberty Bell, she decides to research other symbols of America. Looks at the bald eagle, Uncle Sam, the Statue of Liberty, the White House, the Washington Monument, and the Lincoln and Vietnam Memorials. Each of these, as well as the flag, the Pledge of Allegiance, and the National Anthem, represent aspects of America's history, values, and beliefs. Part of Primary Citizenship Series.

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Runtime: 11 minutes 32 seconds

Topic: Social Science
Subtopic: Patriotism
Grade/Interest Level: K - 6
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Release Year: 2003
Producer/Distributor: New Dimension Media/Questar
Series: Primary Citizenship
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Words that read, "Join or die," appear beneath a sketch of a snake cut into 8 segments, with the initials of the first 8 states of the U, S next to each segment. Behind that is a painting of a colonial battle. Caption. The 'Join or Die' flag.

Sign that reads, "5 County Legislator. Twenty sixth district. 4 year term. Vote for any one," on the left. On the right, it reads, "6 Mayor. Vote for any one." Yellow text on screen reads, "Vote." Caption. Or who will lead our city or state.

A large crowd of people, some waving tiny American flags, sitting in rows inside a building. Caption. Every year, thousands apply for United States citizenship.

White headstone marking the grave of Estelle Frasius, a nurse from Kansas in the Army Nurse Corps during World War 1, appears in a grass field with other similar headstones. Caption. We honor the men and women who have given their lives.

Street view of a 3-story humble brown brick building with white shutters and an American flag as 3 people walk by. It's next to a much larger white building with an enormous American flag. Caption. We saw the upholstery and flag-making shop.

The green Statue of Liberty seen from below against a bright sky. Caption. Her lamp held high as a welcoming light of hope.

A calendar open to the month of July with a sticker of the U, S flag placed on the fourth day. Yellow text on screen reads, "Independence Day." Caption. One of my favorite holidays is the Fourth of July.