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Red, White and BlueFor Americans, red, white and blue are the patriotic colors. Enjoy an exploration of patriotic Americana, from the Stars and Stripes, through to the White House, in the nation's capital.
The Flag of the United States of America is commonly called the "Stars and Stripes" and less commonly "The Red, White and Blue', or "Old Glory." To U.S. citizens, this flag symbolizes many things, perhaps most of all a symbol of individual and personal liberty like those put forth in the U.S. Declaration of Independence. Red-White-and-Blue
Calendars Patriotism is a feeling of support for one's own country. An act motivated by patriotism is said to be a patriotic act. Patriot Angels
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Books The Declaration of Independence is a document in which the 13 American colonies declare themselves independent of the Kingdom of Great Britain and explain their justifications for doing so. It was ratified by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776; which is why this date is celebrated as Independence Day in the United States. The original copy is still on display to the public in the National Archives in Washington, DC The 4th of July is Independence Day, an annual celebration commemorating the anniversary of the creation of the United States of America as an independent state, through the Declaration of Independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain. The 4th of July is a public holiday in the United States. Traditionally, it is celebrated with parades, fireworks, and picnics. In the United States, schoolchildren frequently recite the Pledge of Allegiance while saluting the flag. The protocol followed when reciting the Pledge of Allegiance is straightforward. Uniformed military personnel are to face the flag and salute as they would to an officer. Civilians are to stand at attention and place their right hand over the heart. Civilian men (however, not women) are also to remove their hats and place them over their heart as well. The White House is the official residence and principal workplace of the President of the United States. It is a white building located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW in Washington, D.C. As the office of the President, the term White House is often used symbolically to refer to the President's administration, as in, "Today, the White House announced a major new health care initiative."
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