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Chapter 12 - American Symbols And Holidays
Chapter 12: One Nation, One People
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Chapter 12: American Symbols and Holidays
American symbols: the Statue of Liberty
The Statue of Liberty is a famous symbol of the United States. In 1886, France gave the statue to the United States to show friendship. It is a symbol of freedom and democracy. The Statue of Liberty is in New York Harbor on Liberty Island. Every year, over 4 million people from around the world visit the Statue of Liberty. The statue is of a woman holding a torch in her right hand and a tablet in her left hand. The tablet has the date July 4th, 1776 on it. July 4th, 1776 is when the Declaration of Independence was adopted.
Ellis Island
Ellis Island was an immigration station in New York Harbor. It opened on January 1st, 1892. Over the next 62 years, more than 12 million immigrants arrived in the United States through Ellis Island. Today, the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island are both National historic sites. To learn more, visit nps.gov/stli.
Angel Island
Angel Island was another important immigration station on the west coast. The Pacific Ocean is on the west coast of the United States. Between 1910 and 1940, Angel Island processed nearly 1 million immigrants who crossed the Pacific. Many Asian Americans can trace their family history through Angel Island.
The American flag
The American flag is an important symbol of the United States. Like the Statue of Liberty, it also stands for freedom. The flag has three colors: red, white, and blue. Each color has a meaning. Red is a symbol for bravery, white is a symbol for purity, and blue is a symbol for justice. The flag has 13 red and white stripes representing the 13 original colonies. There are 50 stars on the flag, with each star representing a state.
The Pledge of Allegiance
We show loyalty to the flag and to the United States when we say the Pledge of Allegiance. During naturalization ceremonies, everyone is asked to say the Pledge of Allegiance. When we say it, we stand, turn toward the flag, and put our right hand over our heart.
The national anthem
The name of the national anthem is "The Star-Spangled Banner." "Spangled" refers to the stars on the flag that look like they are shining in the night sky. The word "Banner" means flag. The Star-Spangled Banner was written by Francis Scott Key. He wrote about seeing the American flag after a battle during the War of 1812.
American holidays
Some US holidays are national holidays. They are sometimes called federal holidays because Congress passed a law, and the president signed it to make them official. Here are several federal holidays that connect to the 100 Civics test questions and answers.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Martin Luther King Jr. Day honors the life and work of Martin Luther King Jr. He was a church and community leader who fought for civil rights by working to protect the rights of individuals listed in the Bill of Rights. For example, he believed everyone should have First Amendment freedoms like freedom of worship, speech, press, assembly, and the right to ask the government for changes. Martin Luther King Jr. led many events during the Civil Rights Movement.
President's Day
We celebrate President's Day to honor George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. George Washington was the first president of the United States and is sometimes called the father of our country. Abraham Lincoln was the 16th president and led the United States during the Civil War. We celebrate President's Day on the 3rd Monday in February because it falls between Washington's and Lincoln's birthdays.
Memorial Day
Memorial Day honors men and women who died while serving in the United States military. It is celebrated on the last Monday in May. It was once called Decoration Day for decorating soldiers' graves with flowers, wreaths, and flags. People began widely observing Memorial Day soon after the Civil War.
Juneteenth
Juneteenth is a national holiday that recognizes the end of slavery in the United States. In 1863, President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, which said enslaved people in the southern states were free. However, slavery did not actually end until the Civil War ended in 1865. On June 19th, 1865, enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, became the last to learn that they were free. This is why it is called Juneteenth.
Independence Day
Independence Day or the 4th of July celebrates the Declaration of Independence and the birth of the United States. The Declaration of Independence announced America's independence from Britain. Thomas Jefferson wrote it, and it was adopted on July 4th, 1776. Every year, we celebrate Independence Day on July 4th.
Veterans Day
Veterans Day is a national holiday that honors people who served in the US Armed Forces, whether they are alive or have passed away. It was originally called Armistice Day and marked the end of World War I, which ended on November 11th, 1918. In 1954, US veterans asked Congress to change the name of Armistice Day to Veterans Day. Congress passed a law for Veterans Day to be a national holiday to honor men and women, alive or deceased, who have served in the US military. Today, we celebrate Veterans Day each year on November 11th.
Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a national US holiday that is celebrated on the 4th Thursday in November. Thanksgiving celebrates a harvest meal shared by Native Americans and English colonists in 1621. In November 1621, English colonists were trying to create a colony in Massachusetts. A Native American tribe gathered with the colonists in the fall for a harvest feast. Today, people in the United States gather with family and friends on Thanksgiving to share a meal and reflect on the reasons why they are thankful.
American symbols: the Statue of Liberty
The Statue of Liberty is a famous symbol of the United States. In 1886, France gave the statue to the United States to show friendship. It is a symbol of freedom and democracy. The Statue of Liberty is in New York Harbor on Liberty Island. Every year, over 4 million people from around the world visit the Statue of Liberty. The statue is of a woman holding a torch in her right hand and a tablet in her left hand. The tablet has the date July 4th, 1776 on it. July 4th, 1776 is when the Declaration of Independence was adopted.
Ellis Island
Ellis Island was an immigration station in New York Harbor. It opened on January 1st, 1892. Over the next 62 years, more than 12 million immigrants arrived in the United States through Ellis Island. Today, the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island are both National historic sites. To learn more, visit nps.gov/stli.
Angel Island
Angel Island was another important immigration station on the west coast. The Pacific Ocean is on the west coast of the United States. Between 1910 and 1940, Angel Island processed nearly 1 million immigrants who crossed the Pacific. Many Asian Americans can trace their family history through Angel Island.
The American flag
The American flag is an important symbol of the United States. Like the Statue of Liberty, it also stands for freedom. The flag has three colors: red, white, and blue. Each color has a meaning. Red is a symbol for bravery, white is a symbol for purity, and blue is a symbol for justice. The flag has 13 red and white stripes representing the 13 original colonies. There are 50 stars on the flag, with each star representing a state.
The Pledge of Allegiance
We show loyalty to the flag and to the United States when we say the Pledge of Allegiance. During naturalization ceremonies, everyone is asked to say the Pledge of Allegiance. When we say it, we stand, turn toward the flag, and put our right hand over our heart.
The national anthem
The name of the national anthem is "The Star-Spangled Banner." "Spangled" refers to the stars on the flag that look like they are shining in the night sky. The word "Banner" means flag. The Star-Spangled Banner was written by Francis Scott Key. He wrote about seeing the American flag after a battle during the War of 1812.
American holidays
Some US holidays are national holidays. They are sometimes called federal holidays because Congress passed a law, and the president signed it to make them official. Here are several federal holidays that connect to the 100 Civics test questions and answers.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Martin Luther King Jr. Day honors the life and work of Martin Luther King Jr. He was a church and community leader who fought for civil rights by working to protect the rights of individuals listed in the Bill of Rights. For example, he believed everyone should have First Amendment freedoms like freedom of worship, speech, press, assembly, and the right to ask the government for changes. Martin Luther King Jr. led many events during the Civil Rights Movement.
President's Day
We celebrate President's Day to honor George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. George Washington was the first president of the United States and is sometimes called the father of our country. Abraham Lincoln was the 16th president and led the United States during the Civil War. We celebrate President's Day on the 3rd Monday in February because it falls between Washington's and Lincoln's birthdays.
Memorial Day
Memorial Day honors men and women who died while serving in the United States military. It is celebrated on the last Monday in May. It was once called Decoration Day for decorating soldiers' graves with flowers, wreaths, and flags. People began widely observing Memorial Day soon after the Civil War.
Juneteenth
Juneteenth is a national holiday that recognizes the end of slavery in the United States. In 1863, President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, which said enslaved people in the southern states were free. However, slavery did not actually end until the Civil War ended in 1865. On June 19th, 1865, enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, became the last to learn that they were free. This is why it is called Juneteenth.
Independence Day
Independence Day or the 4th of July celebrates the Declaration of Independence and the birth of the United States. The Declaration of Independence announced America's independence from Britain. Thomas Jefferson wrote it, and it was adopted on July 4th, 1776. Every year, we celebrate Independence Day on July 4th.
Veterans Day
Veterans Day is a national holiday that honors people who served in the US Armed Forces, whether they are alive or have passed away. It was originally called Armistice Day and marked the end of World War I, which ended on November 11th, 1918. In 1954, US veterans asked Congress to change the name of Armistice Day to Veterans Day. Congress passed a law for Veterans Day to be a national holiday to honor men and women, alive or deceased, who have served in the US military. Today, we celebrate Veterans Day each year on November 11th.
Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a national US holiday that is celebrated on the 4th Thursday in November. Thanksgiving celebrates a harvest meal shared by Native Americans and English colonists in 1621. In November 1621, English colonists were trying to create a colony in Massachusetts. A Native American tribe gathered with the colonists in the fall for a harvest feast. Today, people in the United States gather with family and friends on Thanksgiving to share a meal and reflect on the reasons why they are thankful.
