Hi! I am Ben and I would like to introduce you to symbols and landmarks.

A symbol is a picture or image that represents something else.

An American symbol is a picture or image that represents America. Today we will look at a few of America's national symbols and landmarks.

The stars on the American flag represent the 50 states. The red and white stripes represent the original colonies. How many stripes are on the flag?

This is the White House. Every President has lived here except George Washington. Would you like to live here?

This is the Washington Monument in honor of our 1st president, George Washington.

We are standing next to the United States Capitol Building. This is where the House of Representatives and Senate meet.

This is the Liberty Bell. It was originally made in England. Shortly after it came to Philadelphia, it broke after it was rung. Can you see the crack?