Description
Presents the history of American symbols and images, including Uncle Sam, the stars and stripes, and the bald eagle, and sheds light on how Americans saw themselves during the nation's early years.
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Why did the eagle become our national symbol (even though Ben Franklin preferred the turkey)? How did Gilbert Stuart’s image of George Washington end up on the dollar bill? Did Betsy Ross really have anything to do with the Stars and Stripes? Here are the stories behind America’s most enduring images.
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