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Independence Hall, in Philadelphia, was the first state house for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. It has become an important symbol in the United States because of the role it played in the country's history. Find out more in Independence Hall, one of the titles in the Icons of America series.
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The Washington Monument is a tall stone tower in Washington, DC. The monument
stands as a tribute to the leadership, wisdom, and strength of the first president of the United States. Find out more in Washington Monument, one of the titles in the Icons of America series.
3) The Motto
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The United States motto is "In God We Trust." It has been in use since the mid-1800s, but it did not become an official motto until nearly 100 years later. Find out more in The Motto, one of the titles in the Icons of America series.
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The Golden Gate Bridge is a suspension bridge in San Francisco, California. The bridge is known throughout the United States and around the world as a symbol of the American West. Find out more in Golden Gate Bridge, one of the titles in the Icons of America series.
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The United States Capitol, in Washington, DC, serves as a workplace for the U.S.
Congress. Situated on top of Capitol Hill, the Capitol building overlooks the National Mall and the Lincoln Memorial. Find out more in Capitol Building, one of the titles in the Icons of America series
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The Jefferson Memorial is located on Washington National Mall, along the Potomac River Tidal Basin. The memorial was made to honor one of the most important figures in early American history. Find out more in Jefferson Memorial, one of the titles in the Icons of America series.
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