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Social Studies

2nd Grade

Hard

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Joshua Glorioso

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Uncle Sam

On September 7, 1813, the United States gets its nickname, Uncle Sam. The name is linked to Samuel Wilson, a meat packer from Troy, New York, who supplied barrels of beef to the United States Army during the War of 1812.

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Uncle Sam Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMOIIO5aJDk

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The Bald Eagle

Bald eagles are large birds of prey native to North America. Since 1782, the bald eagle has been the United States' national emblem and mascot. The bald eagle isn't actually bald; it gets its name because its white head against its dark brown body makes it seem bald from a distance.

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Bald Eagle Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSbQIRXwNmk&list=PLiuEfxhaaYpYV9PegiWp-jaGvIjX4LzRX&index=133

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The USA Flag

Flag Resolution of June 14, 1777 - stated: "Resolved: that the flag of the United States be made of thirteen stripes, alternate red and white; that the union be thirteen stars, white in a blue field, representing a new Constellation." Act of January 13, 1794 - provided for 15 stripes and 15 stars after May 1795.

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The USA Flag video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qcviywh9Q_A

Uncle Sam

On September 7, 1813, the United States gets its nickname, Uncle Sam. The name is linked to Samuel Wilson, a meat packer from Troy, New York, who supplied barrels of beef to the United States Army during the War of 1812.

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