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Let’s Take a Trip to Some American Famous Landmarks

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Page 1: Let’s Take a Trip to Some American Famous Landmarks

Let’s Take a Trip to SomeAmerican Famous

Landmarks

Page 2: Let’s Take a Trip to Some American Famous Landmarks

Statue of Liberty• The Statue of Liberty resides on Liberty Island.• This Landmark was given to the United States by France on July 4,1884.• It represents Freedom and Liberty to all who arrive on our country’s shores.

What city and state is this landmark located in?

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Mount Rushmore• The Names of the Presidents that are located on the landmark are:

George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and

Abraham Lincoln.• The name of its Sculptor is Gutson Borglum and it took 14 years to be created.

What city and state is this landmark located in ?

Page 4: Let’s Take a Trip to Some American Famous Landmarks

The Gateway Arch

• It was built in October 18,1965.• It is the tallest national monument in the U.S. It is 630 ft. tall.• The Arch was built to honor the Pioneers who explored the American West.

What city and state is this landmark located in?

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The Lincoln Memorial• This Memorial was built in 1914-17 to a tribute to our 16th President, Abraham Lincoln.• The Designer of this statue was Henry Bacon.• Mr. Lincoln was responsible for freedom and equal rights to all regardless of race.

What city and state is this landmark located in ?

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The Washington Monument• This Monument is located in the National Mall.• It was built in December 1884. It was to honor our First President George Washington

who led the fight for American Independence from the British.• The Monument is surrounded by Flag Poles. Each flag represents our 50 states.• It is 555 ft. tall and 55 ft. wide.

What city and state is this landmark located in?