American Landmarks
Patriotic Holidays and Traditions
Famous Americans
Symbols and History
100

This giant statue in New York Harbor was a gift from France

The Statue of Liberty

100

This holiday celebrates the Declaration of Independence

The Fourth of July

100

He was the first President of the United States

George Washington

100

This bird is the national symbol of the United States

Bald eagle

200

This carved mountain in South Dakota features four U.S. presidents

Mount Rushmore

200

This holiday honors those who died while serving in the U.S. military

Memorial Day

200

He wrote the Declaration of Independence

Thomas Jefferson

200

How many strips are on the American Flag

13

300

This famous bridge is located in San Franciso, California

The Golden Gate Bridge

300

This holiday in November often includes parades featuring the American flag and military groups

Veterans Day

300

This civil rights leader gave the "I have a Dream" speech

Martin Luther King Jr.

300

The Declaration of Independence was signed in this year

1776

400

This is the building in Washington, D.C., is where Congress meets

The U.S. Capitol

400

The national anthem is sung before games and events. What is its name?

The Star- Spangled Banner
400

She was a pioneering pilot and the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean

Amelia Earhart

400

The Liberty Bell is located in this city

Philadelphia

500

This monument honors the 16th president and is located on the National Mall

The Lincoln Memorial

500

This holiday on June 14th celebrates the adoption of the United States flag in 1777

Flag Day

500

This astronaut was the first person to walk on the moon

Neil Armstrong

500

This U.S. document begins with the words "We the People"

The Constitution