Bald Eagle - the Bald Eagle was chosen by our Founding Fathers as the National Bird of the United States in 1782. Learn more about this noble symbol of our country at the following sites:

• Ben's Guide to the U.S. Government
• Eagles.org
• The Bald Eagle Information site

Great Seal - the emblem chosen by America's founders to symbolize their new nation to the world and to the future. Learn more about the seal and the symbolism represented on the seal at the following sites:

• The Great Seal.com
• U.S. Scouting: The Great Seal and The National Mottos of the United States of America
• Ben's Guide to the U.S. Government

Uncle Sam - this recognizable symbol of our country first appeared on WWI recruitment poster. Learn more about Uncle Sam at the following sites:

• Civil War site
• Ben's Guide to the U.S. Government
• Troy: Uncle Sam's Place

Liberty Bell - learn about this 2,000 pound symbol of "liberty ringing" at the following sites:

• The Liberty Bell: From Obscurity to Icon
• The National Park Service: Independence National Historical Park
• Ben's Guide to the U.S. Government
  

Statue of Liberty - learn about "The Lady" who is more than a monument...she is a beloved friend and a living symbol of freedom to millions around the world when you visit the following sites:

• National Parks Services Statue of Liberty
• Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation, Inc. site
• Ben's Guide to the U.S. Government
• Immigrant Experience

White House - the White House has been the official residence of all the presidents of the United States with the exception of George Washington. Learn more about the home of our presidents when you visit the following websites:

• The Official Whitehouse site
• National Park Services: Whitehouse President's Park
• Ben's Guide to the U.S. Government

Washington Monument - learn about the most prominent, as well as one of the older, attractions in Washington, D.C. when you visit the following websites:

• Washington Monument Homepage
• Washington DC Site
• Ben's Guide to the U.S. Government

U. S. Capitol - visit one of the most historically significant buildings of our nation using the links below:

• The Architect of the Capitol
• US Capitol
• Virtual Tour: A "Capitol Experience"
• Ben's Guide to the U.S. Government

Supreme Court - learn about the building that housed the Supreme Court since 1935 using the links below:

• Ben's Guide to the U.S. Government
• Supreme Court website
• Supreme Court Historical Society
• Ben's Guide to the Figures of Justice

Lincoln Memorial - learn about the memorial that is known for it's Greek temple style at the following websites:

• National Parks Lincoln Memorial
• Washington, DC Lincoln Memorial
• Ben's Guide to the U.S. Government

• National Parks Services
• Washington, DC Jefferson Memorial
• Ben's Guide to the U.S. Government

Arlington National Cemetery - learn about the national cemetary that is visited by over four million people annually using the links below:

• Official Arlington National Cemetery site
• Ben's Guide to the U.S. Government
• Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

Vietnam Veterans Memorial - learn about the memorial that recognizes and honors the men and women who served in one of America's most controversial wars using the links below:

• The Wall
• National Parks Service Vietnam Veterans Memorial
• The Virtual Wall

Mount Rushmore - learn about the 50 foot high monument located in the Black Hills of South Dakota using the following links:

• National Park Services Mount Rushmore
• PBS Mount Rushmore
• Ben's Guide to the U.S. Government