National Bird: Bald Eagle

The bald eagle is a large, powerful bird that has been the national symbol of the United States since 1782, when it was first placed with outspread wings on the country’s Great Seal as a sign of strength.

Bald eagles don’t actually have bare heads. Their name is derived from the old English word “Balde.” — National Geographic

National Faith in America's Motto

"In God We Trust" is America's motto.. a symbol of God is guiding light for good in America.

That light shined throughout America’s history. It’s a monument to America is greatness. Yes, from that first day in the colonies even before we declared our Independence, "in God we trust" was what we pledged.  Forever in our hearts.

A plaque with these words should be on every government building to remind our leaders to Whom we owe our LIFE, Liberty and Sovereignty.

We thank God for our blessings. We ask God to bless our food. We say our prayers. Share God’s word at church. Sing God’s glory for all to hear.

Why, then, do Americans (not all, but too many) blame God for their troubles? You’ve heard it. “Why did God do this? Why did God take her from me? I’m so mad at God for letting this happen.” Crying. Angry. Swearing. Cursing. Blaming. There is a reason. But first…

America was founded on Judeo-Christian values by good men who believed in God. We referred to our nation as “God’s Country.” During the Civil War (1861-1865) on November 19, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln included the phrase “Under God” while giving his dedication at the Gettysburg National Cemetery.

National White House

 

The White House is the most recognized monument symbolizing America’s Constitutional Republic.

It’s the official presidential office and residence of the sitting U.S. President. It’s located in Washington, District of Columbia, United States.

The city of Washington was created to replace Philadelphia as the nation’s capital because of its geographical position in the center of the existing new republic.

National 1886 Statue of Liberty

The Statue of Liberty was a gift from France in 1876 to the United States to commemorate the centennial of U.S. Independence on July 4th, 1776. The gift recognizes the perseverance of the American people and the liberation of the America’s slaves. "Lady Liberty" is a momument symbolizing FREEDOM.

When visiting, foreigners get a glimpse of the exceptional and glorious promise of America for ourselves and our posterity when they see the colossal Statue in the bay.

In 1903, a bronze plaque placed on the inner walls of the Statue’s pedestal honored a poem titled "The New Colossus" by Emma Lazarus written in 1883. It was due to the fact that the pedestal had been paid for from donations based on Emma Lazarus poem.

National 1778 Liberty Bell

July 8, 1776, The Liberty Bell became a monument symbolic of American independence and represents freedom from oppression.

Here’s a bit of history.

1751. To commemorate the 50-year anniversary of Pennsylvania’s original constitution, the Pennsylvania Provincial Assembly ordered the bell to be constructed.

National 1892 Pledge of Alliegence

On September 8, 1892, the Pledge of Allegiance was first published in the juvenile periodical called “The Youth’s Companion.”

This is the original wording:

“I pledge allegiance to my Flag and the Republic for which it stands; one nation indivisible, with liberty and Justice for all."

National 1814 National Anthem

The War of 1812 was a fight by the new United States of America against Great Britain.

September 13, 1814, attorney Francis Scott Key who was an amateur poet, boarded a British troopship anchored some four miles away from Baltimore’s Fort McHenry to negotiate the release of an American civilian imprisoned. Key was detained aboard the ship as a bombardment on Fort McHenry began.

National 1776 Betsy Ross Flag

In 1775, England’s monarchy claimed rule over the new land. The men and women settlers rejected the government oppression that they left behind. They were determined to be free from England’s monarchy. It meant standing up against a powerful empire. The risks were high, but that’s what they did.

July 4th, 1776, the 13 colonies declared their independence from England. Paul Revere's Ride famously alerted the colonies to the impending attack.

National Flag of the USA

National symbols represent the ideals and values that America is known for, including strength, freedom, liberty, power and patriotism.

he American flag, known as the Stars and Stripes, is made up of several elements, each with its own symbolism. The design is comprised of thirteen red and white horizontal stripes, with a blue rectangle in the upper left corner. The stripes stand for the thirteen British colonies which became the first U.S states after declaring independence from Great Britain.

A monument has been described as a building, structure, or site that is of historical importance or interest: it's also an outstanding, enduring, and memorable example of something, per Dictionary.com

Our beloved American Flag may be victim of those who tried to diminish its importance. The AMERICAN FLAG is so much more than an "expression" of free speech which can be debated. There can be no difference of opinion about this sovereign monument to the grit of every American citizen.

Our FLAG is a monument to the enduring MEMORY of what makes us UNITED. It's a magnificent monument to the fight and bloodshed by our First Citizens who earned FREEDOM for "ourselves and our posterity" for infinity in 1776.

The Betsy Rose flag that our First Citizens carried to victory over the British was our first flag.

National Flower Rose

In 1986, the rose was designated as the national flower of the United States by President Ronald Reagan. The decision was based on the rose’s beauty, versatility, and cultural significance.

The rose has been cultivated and admired for centuries. The symbol of the rose has a long history in the USA stemming as early as 1776. It was a time when the rich history of freedom in America started with the Declaration of Independence, the  U.S. Constitution and the American Revolution.

National Monument Mt Rushmore

It took 14 years for Patriot Gutzon Borglum to sculpt four 60-foot faces into the gray granite of the majestic Black Hills of South Dakota —  1927-1941.

Mount Rushmore immortalizes the faces of America’s courage, resolve and love for the people who fought for freedom, self government, growth and equality.

The colossal figures of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln are a MONUMENT to America's Greatness, and "at a glance" tell the story of every American Citizen's heritage of EXCEPTIONALISM. 

National Tree Mighty Oak

United States of America National Tree: The Mighty Oak

One of the most recognizable national symbols of the United States of America is the Mighty Oak Tree. It was dopted as its national tree on March 4, 2004.

It’s America’s National Tree for good reason.

National 1789 OATH of Office

It’s understandable after the blood-soaked war our “First Citizens” just fought and won that — in 1789 — the first law would be one most important to our Founders and those brave “First Citizens.”

The Oath of Office is a promise, commitment or “contract” with the people to defend our Constitution against all enemies, foreign and domestic.

Violence in America --Twin Towers NY September 11, 2001

September 11, 2001. Multiple attacks happened on American soil that deadly day.

According to History.com, it was “a clear, sunny, late summer day—al Qaeda terrorists aboard three hijacked passenger planes carried out coordinated suicide attacks against the World Trade Center in New York City and the Pentagon near Washington, D.C., killing everyone on board the planes and nearly 3,000 people on the ground.

“A fourth plane crashed into a field near Shanksville, Pennsylvania, killing all on board, after passengers and crew attempted to wrest control from the hijackers.

It was twenty-three years ago, and I still remember where I was when I heard the news as if it was yesterday. I rushed to my TV in disbelief, and felt numb...watching the unwatchable.

No matter how horrendous a foreign, domestic or natural disaster, Americans across the nation show up.

We don’t wait to be asked. We knew instinctively that fellow Americans needed help. We knew what to do — and we did it.

Americans came from every State to support our fellow Americans.

It only took minutes, hours and days for the stream of people and resources to begin to pour into New York.

Americans cried together and prayed together that day on September 11, 2001 after one, then both, Twin Towers came down:

It took some time, but America healed and built a “Never Forget” remembrance.

”The 9/11 Memorial is a tribute of remembrance, honoring the 2,977 people killed in the terror attacks of September 11, 2001 at the World Trade Center site, near Shanksville, Pennsylvania, and at the Pentagon, as well as the six people killed in the World Trade Center bombing on February 26, 1993"--911 Memorial

Americans will never forget September 11, 2001. It's like Memorial Day. Brutal. American Citizen Deaths. Now, an American monument.

Yes, we honor those lost lives every year.

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All the more reason, we must "Save America." We can't let this happen again, because Americans have always stood together. Americans fought side-by-side through two world wars, during the 1917 Spanish Flu Pandemic, after hurricanes like Katrina in 2005 and Harvey in 2017 and so many other dates to never forget. 

We have a history. We always join forces to save our country.  The survival of America is too important.

n history, how many lives could have been saved from unimaginable pain and suffering, as well as death, if only those who could, would have acted sooner?