The American Flag
I was born on July 4th, 1776 and the Declaration of Independence is my birth certificate. The blood-lines of the world run through my veins, for I offer freedom to all who are oppressed. I was conceived in freedom and, God willing, in freedom I will spend the rest of my days. May I possess always the integrity, the courage, and the strength to keep myself unshackled, to remain the citadel of freedom, and the beacon of strength to the rest of the world. This is my goal, my hope, my prayer. A symbol of Liberty and strength, I, The American Flag, have carried my message throughout the world.

Mount Rushmore
High on a granite cliff in South Dakota's Black Hills tower the huge carved faces of four American Presidents in "The Shrine of Democracy". George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Teddy Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln. Four American heroes who changed the course of history and our country. Their contributions to our nation are forever carved into this majestic mountain for all to remember their patriotism and dedication to our country.

The raising of the flag at Iwo Jima
The battle of Iwo Jima in February-March 1945 was some of the fiercest fighting of the Pacific Campaign of World War II. Thirty percent of all the Medal of Honor recipients of the entirety of World War II were awarded during the battle of Iwo Jima. This battle was immortalized by Joe Rosenthal's photograph of the raising of the U.S. flag atop Mount Suribachi. His photograph records the second flag-raising on the mountain, which took place on the fifth day of the 35 day battle and depicts five United States Marines and a U.S. Navy corpsman. A truly historic event of the first flag ever raised on Japanese soil which many believe demoralized the Japanese and was the beginning of the end of the Pacific campaign.

The Statue of Liberty
The Statue of Liberty is an inspiration to millions of immigrants, and is a universal symbol of freedom, democracy, and diplomacy. A gift from France almost 122 years ago, it symbolizes the commitment to liberty between France and the United States. Carved on the base of the statue is a passage written by Emma Lazarus which reads: "Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breath free, the wretched refuse of your teeming shore. Send these, the homeless, tempest-tost to me, I lift my lamp beside the golden door".