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• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • In these videos, Britannica explains a variety of topics and answers frequently asked questions. • Check out these retro videos from Encyclopedia Britannica’s archives. • In Demystified, Britannica has all the answers to your burning questions. • In #WTFact Britannica shares some of the most bizarre facts we can find. • In these videos, find out what happened this month (or any month!) in history. • Britannica is the ultimate student resource for key school subjects like history, government, literature, and more. • While this global health crisis continues to evolve, it can be useful to look to past pandemics to better understand how to respond today. • Britannica celebrates the centennial of the Nineteenth Amendment, highlighting suffragists and history-making politicians. • Britannica Presents Earth’s To-Do List for the 21st Century. Learn about the major environmental problems facing our planet and what can be done about them! • Britannica presents SpaceNext50, From the race to the Moon to space stewardship, we explore a wide range of subjects that feed our curiosity about space! The Stars and Stripes changed on May 1, 1795, when Congress enacted the second Flag Resolution, which mandated that new stars and stripes be added to the flag when new states were admitted to the Union. The first two new states were There is no official assignment of meaning or symbolism to the colours of the flag...

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The bald eagle’s role as a national symbol is linked to its 1782 landing on the Great Seal of the United States. Shortly after the In mid-June 1782, the work of all three committees was handed over to Charles Thomson, the secretary of Congress. Thomson chose what he thought were the best elements of the various designs and made the eagle—which had been introduced by artistically inclined Pennsylvania lawyer William Barton in a design submitted by the third committee—more prominent. (Since ancient times, the eagle has been considered a sign of strength; Roman legions used the animal as their standard, or symbol.) Bald Eagle Replaces White Eagle in Original Design Thomson also recommended that the small, white eagle used in Barton’s design be replaced with an American bald eagle, and Congress adopted this design on June 20, 1782. (Contrary to As the design went on to appear on official documents, currency, flags, public buildings and other government-related items, the bald eagle became an American icon. Bald Eagle Faced Extinction Despite its symbolic significance, America’s majestic national bird has faced a real-life threat of extinction. In the late-1800s, the country was home to 100,000 nesting bald eagles, but the number of birds soon dwindled due to such factors as habitat destruction and hunting. In 1940, Congress passed the Bald Eagle Protection Act, making it illegal to possess, kill or sell the birds. A new new threat arose when they began eating prey contaminated...

A Complete List of National Symbols of the United States The national symbols of a country reflects its unique identity through various forms such as the national flag, anthem, animal, sport, and many other things. This ScienceStruck article gives a list of all the national symbols of the United States of America. Did You Know? The U.S. Flag code says that the national flag is not to be displayed during extreme weather conditions, unless the flag is an all-weather flag. National symbols largely represent a country’s history, heritage, culture, and government. These symbols play a significant role in bringing together a country as a whole by reminding its people of their nation’s principles and history. For instance, the national flag inspires a feel of honor for the country and its people. Similarly, the national bird, animal, tree, or fruit signifies the rich and diverse flora and fauna of the nation’s geographical region. Here is a list of the national symbols of one of the world’s oldest democracies, the United States of America. National Symbols 1. National Flag: Stars and Stripes The national flag of the United States of America has fifty stars (representing 50 states) on the background of blue and 13 stripes (representing 13 colonies that rebelled against British rule and became the first states of the Union) in red and white. The flag was originally ordered to be made during the preparations for the Battle of Baltimore. It was 42 feet in length and 30 feet in height...

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• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • In these videos, Britannica explains a variety of topics and answers frequently asked questions. • Check out these retro videos from Encyclopedia Britannica’s archives. • In Demystified, Britannica has all the answers to your burning questions. • In #WTFact Britannica shares some of the most bizarre facts we can find. • In these videos, find out what happened this month (or any month!) in history. • Britannica is the ultimate student resource for key school subjects like history, government, literature, and more. • While this global health crisis continues to evolve, it can be useful to look to past pandemics to better understand how to respond today. • Britannica celebrates the centennial of the Nineteenth Amendment, highlighting suffragists and history-making politicians. • Britannica Presents Earth’s To-Do List for the 21st Century. Learn about the major environmental problems facing our planet and what can be done about them! • Britannica presents SpaceNext50, From the race to the Moon to space stewardship, we explore a wide range of subjects that feed our curiosity about space! The Stars and Stripes changed on May 1, 1795, when Congress enacted the second Flag Resolution, which mandated that new stars and stripes be added to the flag when new states were admitted to the Union. The first two new states were There is no official assignment of meaning or symbolism to the colours of the flag...

A Complete List of National Symbols of the United States The national symbols of a country reflects its unique identity through various forms such as the national flag, anthem, animal, sport, and many other things. This ScienceStruck article gives a list of all the national symbols of the United States of America. Did You Know? The U.S. Flag code says that the national flag is not to be displayed during extreme weather conditions, unless the flag is an all-weather flag. National symbols largely represent a country’s history, heritage, culture, and government. These symbols play a significant role in bringing together a country as a whole by reminding its people of their nation’s principles and history. For instance, the national flag inspires a feel of honor for the country and its people. Similarly, the national bird, animal, tree, or fruit signifies the rich and diverse flora and fauna of the nation’s geographical region. Here is a list of the national symbols of one of the world’s oldest democracies, the United States of America. National Symbols 1. National Flag: Stars and Stripes The national flag of the United States of America has fifty stars (representing 50 states) on the background of blue and 13 stripes (representing 13 colonies that rebelled against British rule and became the first states of the Union) in red and white. The flag was originally ordered to be made during the preparations for the Battle of Baltimore. It was 42 feet in length and 30 feet in height...

The bald eagle’s role as a national symbol is linked to its 1782 landing on the Great Seal of the United States. Shortly after the In mid-June 1782, the work of all three committees was handed over to Charles Thomson, the secretary of Congress. Thomson chose what he thought were the best elements of the various designs and made the eagle—which had been introduced by artistically inclined Pennsylvania lawyer William Barton in a design submitted by the third committee—more prominent. (Since ancient times, the eagle has been considered a sign of strength; Roman legions used the animal as their standard, or symbol.) Bald Eagle Replaces White Eagle in Original Design Thomson also recommended that the small, white eagle used in Barton’s design be replaced with an American bald eagle, and Congress adopted this design on June 20, 1782. (Contrary to As the design went on to appear on official documents, currency, flags, public buildings and other government-related items, the bald eagle became an American icon. Bald Eagle Faced Extinction Despite its symbolic significance, America’s majestic national bird has faced a real-life threat of extinction. In the late-1800s, the country was home to 100,000 nesting bald eagles, but the number of birds soon dwindled due to such factors as habitat destruction and hunting. In 1940, Congress passed the Bald Eagle Protection Act, making it illegal to possess, kill or sell the birds. A new new threat arose when they began eating prey contaminated...

The bald eagle’s role as a national symbol is linked to its 1782 landing on the Great Seal of the United States. Shortly after the In mid-June 1782, the work of all three committees was handed over to Charles Thomson, the secretary of Congress. Thomson chose what he thought were the best elements of the various designs and made the eagle—which had been introduced by artistically inclined Pennsylvania lawyer William Barton in a design submitted by the third committee—more prominent. (Since ancient times, the eagle has been considered a sign of strength; Roman legions used the animal as their standard, or symbol.) Bald Eagle Replaces White Eagle in Original Design Thomson also recommended that the small, white eagle used in Barton’s design be replaced with an American bald eagle, and Congress adopted this design on June 20, 1782. (Contrary to As the design went on to appear on official documents, currency, flags, public buildings and other government-related items, the bald eagle became an American icon. Bald Eagle Faced Extinction Despite its symbolic significance, America’s majestic national bird has faced a real-life threat of extinction. In the late-1800s, the country was home to 100,000 nesting bald eagles, but the number of birds soon dwindled due to such factors as habitat destruction and hunting. In 1940, Congress passed the Bald Eagle Protection Act, making it illegal to possess, kill or sell the birds. A new new threat arose when they began eating prey contaminated...