The American Flag

The flag of the United States of America has a blue field with 50 white stars that represent the 50 states, and 13 red and white stripes that represent the original colonies that became the first states.

Where is the United States?

The mainland of the United States is located in North America between the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, bordered by Canada to the north and Mexico to the south. At over 3.7 million square miles (9.6 million km²) and with more than 300 million people, the United States is the third or fourth largest country by total area, and third largest by land area and population.

Bald Eagle

The Bald Eagle is a bird of prey found in North America, and is the national bird and one of the primary symbols of the United States.

Statue of Liberty

The Statue of Liberty was presented to the United States by France in 1886, and until air travel was the first glimpse of America for millions of immigrants arriving by boat. The seven spikes on her crown represent the seven seas and continents, the broken shackles at her feet signify liberation from oppression and tyranny, and the torch symbolizes enlightenment.

Moon Landing

The first landing on Earth’s Moon was the United States’ Apollo 11 mission, commanded by Neil Armstrong accompanied by Edwin ‘Buzz’ Aldrin. They visited the moon on July 20, 1969.

Whistler's Mother

“Arrangement in Grey and Black: The Artist’s Mother,” more commonly known as “Whistler’s Mother,” is a well known painting by the American-born artist James McNeill Whistler.

Roller Skates

Roller Skates were invented in 1863 by James Plimpton of Medford, Massachusetts.

George Washington

George Washington was a central figure in the founding of the United States, leading forces in the American Revolutionary War and later becoming the first President of the United States. George Washington is commonly referred to as father of the nation.

Thomas Edison

Thomas Edison developed many important inventions, and holds 1,093 U.S. patents in his name. His inventions include the light bulb, phonograph, and the stock ticker.

Airplane - Wright Brothers

Americans Orville and Wilbur Wright built the world’s first successful airplane, which famously took flight on December 17, 1903.