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Angel Island
1-3 ┊ 1031 words ┊ ◄)) 1-3, 1031 words, 10 minutes audio time. During the late 1800s and early 1900s, nearly 1 million immigrants were processed at the Angel Island immigration station. Although Angel…- 40
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Our National Anthem
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The Bald Eagle
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The Bill of Rights
1-3 ┊ 842 words ┊ ◄)) 1-3, 842 words, 8 minutes audio time. Which freedoms do Americans hold most dear? The Bill of Rights is a list of important freedoms shared by everyone in the United States. Join…- 81
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Our U.S. Capitol
1-3 ┊ 925 words ┊ ◄)) 1-3, 925 words, 8 minutes audio time. The U.S. Capitol houses both the Congress and Senate, but do you know its history? This building, which stands as a symbol of freedom and de…- 49
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The U.S. Constitution
1-3 ┊ 864 words ┊ ◄)) 1-3, 864 words, 8 minutes audio time. It's 1787, and a handful of men are about to sign the United States Constitution. In a few minutes, a newly free country will have a se…- 37
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The Declaration of Independence
1-3 ┊ 972 words ┊ ◄)) 1-3, 972 words, 9 minutes audio time. The Declaration of Independence is an American symbol that helps citizens define their rights. Join Thomas Jefferson as he introduces the st…- 43
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Ellis Island
1-3 ┊ 864 words ┊ ◄)) 1-3, 864 words, 8 minutes audio time. During the late 1800s, 1.5 million immigrants were processed at Ellis Island in New York. Find out the history of the immigration station an…- 82
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Our American Flag
1-3 ┊ 889 words ┊ ◄)) 1-3, 889 words, 8 minutes audio time. Its stars and stripes ripple and wave. It's the United States flag, and Americans have flown it for more than 200 years. Join seamstres…- 46
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The Great Seal of the United States
1-3 ┊ 794 words ┊ ◄)) 1-3, 794 words, 7 minutes audio time. How do Americans know that government papers are real? If you see an eagle holding a shield, and a pyramid with an eye above it, the papers …- 76
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The Liberty Bell
1-3 ┊ 909 words ┊ ◄)) 1-3, 909 words, 8 minutes audio time. Why do Americans love a bell that no longer rings? It is the Liberty Bell, and it once rang to announce the birth of a new country, the Unit…- 35
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The Lincoln Memorial
1-3 ┊ 876 words ┊ ◄)) 1-3, 876 words, 8 minutes audio time. The Lincoln Memorial honors Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the United States. It also stands today as a symbol of unity and freedom.…- 64
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Mount Rushmore
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The Pledge of Allegiance
1-3 ┊ 926 words ┊ ◄)) 1-3, 926 words, 8 minutes audio time. Many kids say the Pledge of Allegiance every day in school. But what does it mean and where did it come from? Francis Bellamy wrote it more …- 21
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The Statue of Liberty
1-3 ┊ 793 words ┊ ◄)) 1-3, 793 words, 7 minutes audio time. The Statue of Liberty is the tallest woman in the United States and one of the country's most beloved symbols of freedom. Listen as par…- 46
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Uncle Sam
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The U.S. Supreme Court
1-3 ┊ 753 words ┊ ◄)) 1-3, 753 words, 7 minutes audio time. Since our nation's birth, the Supreme Court has been the highest court in the United States. But until 1935, it didn't have a buil…- 52
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The White House
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