American Places, American Ideals
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American Places, American Ideals
Social Studies Unit 2 Third Grade
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The Lincoln Memorial
Abraham Lincoln was our 16th president. Lincoln led our country
through the American Civil War, from 1861 to 1865.
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The Lincoln Memorial was finished in 1922. The memorial holds a
statue of Lincoln and has his Gettysburg Address inscribed on one wall.
The memorial honors Lincoln and his ideals of freedom and justice.
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Thomas Jefferson was our third president. He wrote the first
draft of the Declaration of Independence. It said the United States
of America was free from Great Britain’s sovereignty, or rule.
The Jefferson Memorial was finished in 1943. It holds a statue
of Jefferson looking toward the White House. Beside the statue are
words from the Declaration of Independence.
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The White House
In 1792, workers began to build a house for the president. President John Adams was the first to live in it. Later, during the War of 1812, British troops set the house on fire. Workers fixed it and painted it white to cover the
damage. After that, it was known as the White House.
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The White House
The White House is a symbol of democracy. Democracy means “rule by the people.” That’s how our government works. We are free to choose our leaders by voting.
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The Washington Monument
The Washington Monument was finished in 1884. It honors the first United States president, George Washington. He fought
for our freedom from Great Britain. The Washington Monument is the tallest building in Washington. It always will be, too. A law
says no building can be taller!
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The United States Capitol
The United States Capitol was first built in 1800. Congress meets there to make laws. This civic responsibility is so important that citizens from all 50 states elect the
members of Congress. Through Congress, all citizens help shape our country’s future.
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The Capitol Building
On the Capitol dome stands the Statue of Freedom. This bronze figure of a woman wears a helmet. The helmet symbolizes her role as a protector of American values.
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