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Declaration of Independence (National Archives, Washington, D.C.):
- The original document declaring the United States' independence from British rule, signed on July 4, 1776.
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Constitution of the United States (National Archives, Washington, D.C.):
- The original Constitution, outlining the framework of the U.S. government, signed on September 17, 1787.
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The Liberty Bell (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania):
- A symbol of American independence, located in Philadelphia's Liberty Bell Center.
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Star-Spangled Banner (Smithsonian National Museum of American History, Washington, D.C.):
- The flag that inspired the U.S. national anthem during the War of 1812.
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The Wright Flyer (Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, Washington, D.C.):
- The world's first powered airplane, flown by Orville and Wilbur Wright in 1903.
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The Rosa Parks Bus (Henry Ford Museum, Dearborn, Michigan):
- The bus where Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat, sparking the Montgomery Bus Boycott during the Civil Rights Movement.
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The Spirit of St. Louis (Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, Washington, D.C.):
- Charles Lindbergh's airplane that made the first nonstop solo transatlantic flight in 1927.
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The Star-Spangled Banner Manuscript (Maryland Historical Society, Baltimore, Maryland):
- The original manuscript of the U.S. national anthem written by Francis Scott Key.
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The Gettysburg Address (Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.):
- Abraham Lincoln's famous speech delivered during the American Civil War, preserved in the Library of Congress.
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The Bill of Rights (National Archives, Washington, D.C.):
- The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution, protecting individual liberties.
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The Golden Spike (Golden Spike National Historical Park, Utah):
- The ceremonial final spike that completed the First Transcontinental Railroad in 1869.
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The Emancipation Proclamation (National Archives, Washington, D.C.):
- Abraham Lincoln's executive order declaring the emancipation of slaves in Confederate-held territory.
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The Apollo 11 Command Module (Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, Washington, D.C.):
- The spacecraft that carried the first humans to the moon in 1969.
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The Model T Ford (The Henry Ford, Dearborn, Michigan):
- The first mass-produced automobile, revolutionizing transportation in the early 20th century.
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The Smithsonian Hope Diamond (Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, Washington, D.C.):
- A famous blue diamond with a storied history, known for its size and brilliance.
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Lewis and Clark's Compass (Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Interpretive Center, Nebraska):
- Used by the explorers Meriwether Lewis and William Clark during their expedition to the Pacific Northwest.
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The First Telephone (Smithsonian National Museum of American History, Washington, D.C.):
- Alexander Graham Bell's invention that revolutionized communication.
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The Spirit of Jazz (Louis Armstrong House Museum, New York):
- Louis Armstrong's first cornet, an important artifact in the history of jazz music.
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The Hope Pearl (Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, Washington, D.C.):
- A large, rare black pearl with a history dating back to the early 19th century.
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The Rosetta Stone Reproduction (The Rosetta Stone at the British Museum, London, UK):
- A key artifact in deciphering ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs, with a reproduction displayed in the United States.
These artifacts represent a small fraction of the rich history and cultural heritage found throughout the United States. Many are housed in museums and historical sites, providing visitors with the opportunity to explore the nation's diverse and impactful history.
FAQs:
What is an object that represents America?
Six U.S. symbols are depicted in this primary source set: the Liberty Bell, the U.S. flag, the bald eagle, the national anthem, Uncle Sam, and the Statue of Liberty.
What are the things that embody America?
You can add others, but the American symbols suggested to focus on are: the U.S. flag, the Statue of Liberty, the bald eagle, the Liberty Bell, Mount Rushmore, and the Pledge of Allegiance.
What is America most famous thing?
Here is a List of The 7 Things The USA Is Famous For
- The Stars and Stripes. Americans love to show their love for their country. ...
- McDonald's. For better or worse, America is famous for its fast food. ...
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- Hollywood. ...
- Disney. ...
- The Grand Canyon.