THE FORGOTTEN SYMBOLS OF THE USA

country from the other ones and indicate the way of

life.

The American flag “The Stars and Stripes”
The national anthem of the United States "The Star Spangled Banner“
The Washington Monument
The Statue of Liberty and others

cultural heritage and natural treasures but today have become forgotten.

The Charter Oak,
the Bald Eagle,
The Great Seal of the United States of America,
Disneyland,
The Flag with 24 Stars,
the game Monopoly,
The Cowboy Hat,
John Philip Sousa, The March King,
The George Washington Rose.

information about those forgotten symbols, because they are still an

integral part of the US history and represent definite periods and stages in the development of the country.
Another aim of my work is to find out how Americans honour their symbols.

of first Connecticut and then the entire new nation of

America when this state stood up for its rights against King James II of England and the new nation of colony-states followed suit.

suffer a fractured beak, and experience broken or lost talons.

His eyesight might grow dim. But this does not always mean death to the Bald Eagle.

The Bald Eagle - A Forgotten Story

marched long while wearing rose-wreaths on their heads. They tossed

rose petals before the horses and carriages in the parade before Washington passed by on the streets.

The George Washington Rose

a recognized symbol of America, well-known for his dozens of

patriotic, military, and celebration marches.
John Philip Sousa composed these marches among the dozens in his bibliography:
* America First
* Hail to the Spirit of Liberty
* Hands Across the Sea
* The Invincible Eagle
* Magna Charta
* Universal Peace
* The White Rose
* The Washington Post March

John Philip Sousa (1854 - 1932); The March King

as the defining piece of attire for the North American

cowboy.
The cowboy hat has often symbolized the United States frequently, often paired with an oil well.

The Cowboy Hat

Uncle and is based on forming a business monopoly
Children

still play MONOPOLY all over the world.

13-starred flag of the new nation, nor the 50-star flag

of the 20th century past. It is the 24-star flag that was gifted to Captain William Driver in Massachusetts on his 21st birthday.

owned and operated by the Walt Disney Parks and Resorts

division of The Walt Disney Company.

Amusement parks and entertainment are an American way of life.

is not a forgotten symbol, not all remember what each

part of it means. Interestingly, the number 13 is used over and over.
1. 13 Stars in the Crest above the eagle
2. 13 Stripes in the Shield upon the eagle's breast
3. 13 Arrows in the eagle's left claw
4. 13 Olives and Leaves in the eagles' right claw
5. 13 Letters in the motto carried by the eagle, E Pluribus Unum

symbols.
Symbols are not just isolated objects: symbols mean something

to the people who understand and use them.
The more people treat a symbol respectfully, the more it may come to represent good things; the more people treat a symbol disrespectfully, the more it may come to represent negative things

work is to show how Americans treat their symbols.
The

focus of my investigation became the article “WHEN SYMBOLS CLASH Should America re-evaluate its symbols?”
Opinions differ greatly and it’s impossible to say exactly how many people respect their symbols and what the number of those who underestimate the power of symbols in people’s lives is.

people who discussed the issue of the value of the

original symbols respect the history and culture of their country. They honor their traditions; they devote to their rights and duties.

the research the American nation seems to me as patriotic,

respectful and united one.