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What is Mount Rushmore?

Simple text and photographs discuss the design and carving of Mount Rushmore, how the monument is taken care of, and its role as a tourist destination, with a comparison of the project to the Crazy Horse Memorial.

What is the Statue of Liberty?

Simple text and photographs provide an introduction to the Statue of Liberty, discussing what it stands for, where it is located, its construction, what it is made of, and more.

Our national anthem

Provides historical information surrounding the United States national anthem.
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The White House

An illustrated introduction to the White House, the official residence of the U.S. president, located in Washington, D.C.
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Our American flag

Eighteenth-century flag maker Mary Pickersgill, the woman who sewed the huge flag that inspired the National Anthem, explains the history and symbolism of the American flag.
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What is the story of our flag?

Simple text and photographs provide an introduction to the history of the American flag.

The White House

An introduction to the White House, including the history of its construction, a description of its interior and gardens, and its importance as a national symbol.

The American flag

Shows what various flags of the United States have meant, and what the Stars and Stripes means to us today.

The American flag

Discusses the symbolism of the flag of the United States, and looks at how it has changed throughout the history of the country.

The Alamo

Briefly presents the story of the Alamo and its significance in Texas history.

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