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Identify national historical figures and celebrations that exemplify fundamental democratic values, including equality, justice, and responsibility for the common good.
• Describing the significance of national holidays, including the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.; Presidents’ Day; Memorial Day; the Fourth of July; Veterans Day; and Thanksgiving Day
• Describing the history of American symbols and monuments Examples: Liberty Bell, Statue of Liberty, bald eagle, United States flag, Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial
Martin Luther King, Jr. https://www.brainpop.com/socialstudies/ushistory/martinlutherkingjr/
President's Day https://www.readworks.org/article/Presidents-Day-Is-Here!/aba7c3c3-5bfb-4f8f-967d-03ccc8bccfa2#!articleTab:content/
Memorial Day https://www.brainpop.com/socialstudies/ushistory/memorialday/
Fourth of July https://www.twinkl.com/resource/us-t-2547283-all-about-the-4th-of-july-powerpoint
Veterans Day https://www.brainpop.com/socialstudies/ushistory/veteransday/
Thanksgiving Day https://www.brainpop.com/socialstudies/ushistory/thanksgiving/
Liberty Bell https://kids.kiddle.co/Liberty_Bell
Statue of Liberty https://www.coolkidfacts.com/statue-of-liberty-facts/
United States Flag https://kids.britannica.com/kids/article/Flag-of-the-United-States-of-America/624849
Washington Monument https://www.factsjustforkids.com/engineering-facts/washington-monument-facts-for-kids/
Lincoln Memorial https://kidskonnect.com/places/the-lincoln-memorial/
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