2. Important Symbols of our Country By Kaitlin, Charl’es, Mikaela, and Jace I hope by reading these stories you learn many things from what you read.

3. George Washington  He was the first President of the United States  Signed the Declaration of Independence.  Was the Commander of the Continental Army.  He was the first President of the United States  Signed the Declaration of Independence.  Was the Commander of the Continental Army.

4. The Liberty Bell Was first called, ‘‘The State House Bell’’ Weighed 2,080 cost 300 dollars Pennsylvania is misspelled on the bell Every state has a duplicate of the bell. ‘‘Proclaim liberty through out all the land until all the inhabitant there off. Meaning as much for the future as the past.’’ Was first called, ‘‘The State House Bell’’ Weighed 2,080 cost 300 dollars Pennsylvania is misspelled on the bell Every state has a duplicate of the bell. ‘‘Proclaim liberty through out all the land until all the inhabitant there off. Meaning as much for the future as the past.’’

5. Liberty Bell

6. The American Flag Over the years the name of the flag has been changed 27 times. The first flag had a Union Jack and a symbol of Great Britain. The flag’s nickname is, “The Stars and Stripes.”

7. The Blue Star Banner FThe Blue Star Banner represents someone who is fighting in the war. FThe U.S. flag represents millions who have died between World War I and World War II. FThe army captain, Robert L. Quissner, put the Blue Star Banner into equipment FThe Blue Star Banner represents someone who is fighting in the war. FThe U.S. flag represents millions who have died between World War I and World War II. FThe army captain, Robert L. Quissner, put the Blue Star Banner into equipment

8. Conclusion These are important symbols of our country. These symbols represent many important facts of our country’s history.

9. Credits Images retrieved from Google Image search, February 28, 2008. http://gme.grolier.com/ http://www.usflag.org http://www.wikipedia.com http://www.nettreker.com