American Landmarks Mrs Carlson Landmarks are symbols of
American Landmarks Mrs. Carlson
Landmarks are symbols of our country. They can be buildings, monuments, or other structures built by men.
Landmarks can also be natural features of the land. Landmarks are recognized around the world.
Now look at some American landmarks. Have you visited any of them?
The White House is in Washington D. C. It is the president's home and workplace.
The Capitol Building is where our country's lawmakers work. It is also in Washington D. C.
The Empire State Building is in New York City. It used to be the tallest building in the world.
Independence Hall is in Philadelphia. The Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were written there.
The Liberty Bell hung in Independence Hall.
The Washington Monument honors George Washington, the first president.
The Lincoln Memorial honors Abraham Lincoln, the sixteenth president.
The Jefferson Memorial honors Thomas Jefferson, the third president and author of the Declaration of Independence.
The Statue of Liberty is in the New York Harbor. It was a gift from France.
The Gateway Arch is in St. Louis, Missouri. This monument honors the pioneers who traveled west.
Bridges and dams can be landmarks. The Golden Gate Bridge is in California.
The Hoover Dam is between Arizona and Nevada.
Landforms can be landmarks. Devils Tower is in Wyoming. It was named a national monument in 1906.
The Niagara Falls are on the Niagara River between New York state and Ontario, Canada.
The Grand Canyon is in Arizona.
The geyser Old Faithful is in Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming.
Which landmark would you like to visit?
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