Ann, symbols represent different things about the United States. Lets talk about a few to learn why we have them.

Mrs.P, Why does the United States have symbols?

Bison is an American Symbol. These big animals make us think of our big country.

Here is Mount Rushmore. It is an American symbol that represents four American presidents. When we look at, it it makes us think of the leaders of our country.

The Statue of Liberty is an American symbol. Liberty means freedom. Looking at the statue makes us think of the freedom we have in our country.

Fun Fact: The statue used to be brown. It turned green over time!