The history of the United States of America is filled with memorable people, events and icons that have become part of the fabric of the country. Despite the fact that the country is only over two hundred years old, which is substantially less than many other countries, it is filled with symbols of patriotism. Mentioning the flag, the Bald Eagle and Uncle Sam fill people with patriotic feeling and pride. There are several icons which are patriotic symbols of the United States of America.
Events such as the American Revolutionary War, the Civil War and the World Wars have provided America with lasting icons and symbols of patriotism and pride. It is important that our next generation of citizens learn about the history of the United States and the symbols and icons of years past. To help teach children and teens about patriotism, here are some helpful resources:
The United States have a number of symbols that are important to the country and its people. Symbols such as the Liberty Bell, Statue of Liberty and the U.S. Flag has long been representative of the patriotic feeling for the country. In addition, the White House, Lincoln Memorial and songs such as America, the Beautiful and the National Anthem help commemorate the past and help spark patriotism in the United States. Also, the U.S. sets aside several holidays each year such as Independence Day, President's Day and Memorial Day to remember the past accomplishments and to look forward to a free future.
The country is filled with symbols of our independence, pride and patriotism. And, it is a great learning experience for your children to visit or learn about these icons. To help learn about the symbols, buildings, songs and holidays that celebrate the history of the United States of America, we have assembled a collection of resources:
Symbols
Buildings
- The White House
- Washington Memorial National Monument
- Lincoln Memorial
- Statue of Liberty
- Independence Hall
Songs
- Patriotic Songs for Kids
- U.S. Patriotic Songs
- Patriotic Melodies
- Patriotic Songs & Hymns
- Patriotic Songs for School Children
Patriotic Holidays
- Patriotic Holidays
- Celebrating Patriotic Holidays
- U.S. Patriotic Holidays Coloring Pages
- U.S. Patriotic Holidays
- Celebrating Patriotic Holidays (PDF)
The American flag over the course of history has become a symbol of freedom, independence and integrity throughout the world, and as citizens of the U.S. need to treat the flag with respect. Since the Revolutionary War the flag has stood as a symbol of the country's unity and strength. The flag contains 50 stars and 50 stripes to signify the 50 states in the United States. While the flag has changed slightly over the past two hundred years, the symbolism of the flag remains. To help learn about patriotism, here are some helpful resources:
- Patriotic Resources
- Celebrating U.S. Educational Resources
- U.S. Patriotism Resources
- U.S. Patriotic Theme Resources
- Patriotic Symbols and Resources
We encourage all Americans, both young and old, to learn about the history of the United States. While the history is not as long as other countries in Europe, it is filled with historic events. We hope that this article has been helpful in learning about the United States and fuels your passion to learn more about the past and future of the country.
Article written by Janice D. McDonald