U. S. Symbols and Government

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U.S. Symbols and Government

Ben's Guide to U.S. Government for Kids: A comprehensive kid's site from the U.S. government, divided by grade level (K-2, 3-5, 6-8). Includes games and activities.
Ben's Guide (3-5): Symbols of Government: Pictures and information for the U.S. flag, the bald eagle, the Liberty Bell, The White House, the Statue of Liberty, Mt. Rushmore, patriotic songs, and many more buildings, monuments, and symbols.
Project Vote Smart: Who are your legislators? Find names, addresses, biographies, and voting records for state and national government officials here.
4th of July - Independence Day: This site includes a 4th of July address from President Bush; a history of the flag; flag respect; fireworks safety; Mount Rushmore; and a fireworks events directory and calendar.
Bald Eagle Information: The bald eagle as American symbol and as a real bird.
Betsy Ross Homepage: Betsy Ross sewed the first American flag. Read the story, and take a "virtual tour" of the little house on Arch Street in Philadelphia that is a shrine to Betsy Ross and the American Flag.
A Chronology of U. S. Historical Documents: Famous treaties, speeches, and proclamations from The Iroquois Constitution to Pres. Bush's 2002 State of the Union address.
The Flag of the United States of America: All about the U.S. flag, including a gallery of printable images. Scroll down and click on Table of Contents.
The Flag of the United States: The history of the flag, historic and current flags of the US, meaning of the colors, the national anthem,; what holidays to display the flag, how to fold the flag, and proper flag etiquette and more!
Folding The U.S. Flag: This animation shows you how to properly fold a flag.
A Guide to American Flags: Images of versions of the American flag, historical flags, and state flags.
Our Flag: the American Legion: Information about the flag code, frequently asked questions about the flag, instructions for folding the flag, the words for the pledge of allegiance, and the history of the pledge.
The Star-Spangled Banner: See the original Star-Spangled Banner and read its history. From the National Museum of American History.
The Great Seal of the United States of America: The symbols and significance of U.S. emblems are explained.
The Statue of Liberty: Next to the flag, it's America's most famous symbol for freedom. Join us on this PhotoTour as we go from lower Manhattan to Liberty's crown!

Uncle Sam: Learn about the forgotten origins of a national icon.
Uncle Sam Image Gallery: Uncle Sam on postcards, toys, ornaments, and more, plus a biography of the real Uncle Sam.
USHistory.org: Includes the Betsy Ross homepage, a 65-stop walking tour of America’s "Most Historic Square Mile," the Liberty Bell homepage, biographies on early Americans, the Valley Forge Historical Society site, the Brandywine Battlefield site, the Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge site, and a Virtual Marching Tour of the entire American Revolution. Lots of pictures. From the Independence Hall Association.
Washington, D. C.: This tourist map shows the location of the sights of D. C., with links to information and photos of each.
The White House for Kids: Meet the President and First Lady and take a tour of the White House. Includes games and quizzes.