United States Government Buildings in Washington D. C

U. S. Capital Dome
Built on Capital Hill in Washington, D.C. William Thornton, architect
Height is 287.5 ft.
Statue of
freedom
on top of dome

U.S. Capital: Senate

U.S. Capital: House of Representatives

The White House has been the official residence of all the presidents of the United States with the exception of George Washington.
The White House was completed in 1800, three years after Washington’s term of office.

The White House (front)

The White House (back)

Statues and Memorials

Arlington National Cemetery
located in Arlington, Virginia
honors men and women who served in the Armed Forces
over 260,000 people buried there from all wars
approximately 4 million people visit each year

Independence Hall
Located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Colonial leaders met here to plan future of
new nation
Many important documents written here:
Declaration of Independence, Constitution

The Jefferson Memorial
Located in Washington D.C.
Honors Thomas Jefferson: 1st Secretary of State, 3rd President
of the United States
Building is surrounded by Cherry Trees, gifts from Japan

The Korean War Veterans Memorial
Located near the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C.
Consists of a platoon of soldiers depicting all 4 branches of
the military
Engraved in a wall nearby: “ Freedom is not Free”

The Lincoln Memorial
Located in Washington, D.C.
Honors Abraham Lincoln, 16th President of the U.S.
Memorial symbolizes his belief that all people should be free

The Marine Corps War Memorial
Symbol of America’s gratitude to the Marines who died in combat
Statue portrays a famous event of World War II: the U.S. victory of Iwo
Jima, a small island in the Pacific Ocean near Japan.

Mount Rushmore
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Theodore
Roosevelt
Abraham
Lincoln
Located in the Black Hills of South
Dakota
Created by Borgium
Designed as a testament to the growth of
our country and its great leaders.

The Statue of Liberty
Located in New York City, symbolizes Freedom throughout the
world
Was a gift from the people of France
Torch represents Liberty … Tablet – independence from England …

Tomb of the Unknown
Located in Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia
Was constructed to mark the grave of an unidentified American
soldier from World War I

The Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Located in Washington, D.C.
Honors the men and women who served in the Vietnam War
Consists of 3 parts: Wall of Names, Three Servicemen
Statue, and Vietnam Women’s Memorial

The Washington Monument
Located in Washington, D.C.
Honors the 1st president, George Washington
50 flags surround the base representing 50 states
The Reflecting Pool lies between the Washington Monument
and Lincoln Memorial

The Crazy Horse Memorial
Located in the Black Hills of South Dakota. Symbol of Native Americans
World’s biggest statue carved out of mountain rock
Standing Bear wrote: “ My fellow chiefs and I would like the white
man to know the red man had great heroes, too”

The Liberty Bell
Cast in London, England in 1752
Rang when the Continental Congress signed the
Declaration of Independence
* Symbol of freedom in the United States
* 2000 pounds and made of copper
* Hangs in Philadelphia at the Liberty Bell Pavilion

Symbols of the Government

United States Flag
Has undergone many changes since 1777
13 red and white stripes
50 stars on blue background
White: signifies purity and innocence
Red: signifies valor and bravery
Blue signifies vigilance, perseverance & justice

The Bald Eagle
Was made the national bird of the United States in 1782.
Image can be found in many places in the U.S. :
on the Great Seal, Federal agency seal, President’s flag, and
on the one-dollar bill.

Figure of JUSTICE
One of the most recognized legal symbols.
Justice is most commonly prejudice or favor.
Justice can be seen 3 places portrayed in the U.S. as a blindfolded
woman carrying a sword and a set of scales.
She symbolizes the fair and equal administration of the law, without
corruption, greed, on the Supreme Court Building.

Great Seal of the United States
Was finished and approved on
June 20, 1782
Reflects the beliefs and valued that
the Founding Fathers wanted to pass
on to their descendents.
Bald Eagle – national bird
Scroll – meaning “out of many, one”
(means one nation created from 13
colonies)
Olive Branch/Arrows – denotes the
power of peace and war
Shield – 13 red & white stripes
Constellation – means a new State
is taking its place among nations

The Rose
Became the official flower of the United States in 1986 Said to be about 35 million years old
Our first President, George Washington, bred roses, and
a variety he named after his mother is still grown today.

Uncle Sam
Symbolizes the United States – tall white-haired man with a goatee.
Dressed in red, white, and blue and wears a top hat
Was named after Samuel Wilson
Most famous picture of Uncle Sam appears on an Army recruiting poster