Lesson Outline: 12.2

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Chapter 12, Lesson 2: National Symbols (pp. 257-260)

I. Symbols Show Pride

A. The Liberty Bell is a symbol of liberty, or freedom.

B. Some cities have monuments that honor people or an event.

C. We try to protect and preserve the bald eagle, a national symbol of strength, freedom, and vision.

II. Old Glory

B. The flag has symbolized our history, and has changed from 1775 to now.

C. Our flag stands for a single nation made of many states whose people believe in "liberty and justice for all."

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