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Flag:
The 50 stars on the flag represent the 50 states of the United States of America and the 13 stripes represent the thirteen British colonies that declared independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain and became the first states in the Union in 1776
Flag:
The 50 stars on the flag represent the 50 states of the United States of America and the 13 stripes represent the thirteen British colonies that declared independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain and became the first states in the Union in 1776
Names : - The Stars and Stripes;
- Red, White and Blue;
- Old Glory;
- The Star Spangled Banner
Anthem :
The Star-Spangled Banner" is the national anthem of the United States of America.
Listen to it !:
The Pledge of Allegiance of the United States is an expression of loyalty to the federal flag and the republic of the United States of America:
"I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."
Schoolkids all across the United States recite the Pledge of Allegiance at school, usually in the morning. But they don't have to
| Washington, D.C.' | |||
| Washington, D.C. is neither a state nor territory, but has a government that resembles both. |
Capital City:
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Washington, D.C. is the capital of the United States of America |
Motto:
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Justitia Omnibus (Justice for all) |
Origin of District's Name:
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Named after George Washington and Christopher Columbus |
Location:
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Between Virginia and Maryland on the Potomac River |
