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How do Americans know that government papers are real? If you see an eagle holding a shield, and a pyramid with an eye above it, the papers are not fakes. Listen to Benjamin Franklin as he talks about the birth of the Great Seal in 1782 and why it's still so important to our country today.
2) U.S. symbols
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English
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This social studies text offers emergent readers an introduction to the symbols of the United States.
5) Bald eagle
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English
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Briefly describes the bald eagle as an American symbols and features embedded audio readings, video excerpts, useful links, quizzes, and more.
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"She was a gift of friendship and peace between France and the United States. 'Liberty Enlightening the World' stands now as a symbol of America's embrace of freedom and democracy. Find out why 4 million visitors each year come to see this majestic statue in New York's harbor."--
8) Liberty Bell
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English
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Presents fascinating facts about the Liberty Bell and features embedded weblinks, audio and video clips, activities, and a slide show.
13) License plates
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1999.
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English
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Discusses the license plates issued by each state in the United States, describing their design and symbols.
17) The bald eagle
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[2007]
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First edition.
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English
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Showcases this symbol of America, from where they live, what they eat, and dangers they face, to the official Seal of the President of the United States.
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[2015]
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English
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In early America, pictures were not as prevalent as they are today. Throughout history, people have come to recognize certain places and things by the symbols that represent them, not needing names or photographs to identify them by. The McDonald's Golden Arches, the Golden Gate Bridge, the Mickey Mouse ears that symbolize the happiest place on Earth. These are just a few examples of American symbols that need no words to describe but bring fond memories...
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