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National Landmarks

San Francisco   Chicago   New Orleans   New York City Boston Houston Washington, D.C. Statues of Washington, D.C. Cherry Blossoms of Washington, D.C. Time Tangled Island: Statue of…

Symbols of the United States

Symbols that have become American icons by Beth Rowen Great Seal of the U.S. Related Links State SymbolsUnited StatesBald Eagle Removed from Endangered Species ListThe Great Seal of the U.…

Symbols of the United States

Symbols that have become American icons by Beth Rowen Great Seal of the U.S. Related Links State SymbolsUnited StatesBald Eagle Removed from Endangered Species ListThe Great Seal of the U.…

State Symbols

StateSongBirdTreeFlowerAlabama“Alabama” (1931)yellowhammer (1927)Southern longleaf pine (1949, 1997)camellia (1959)Salt water fish: fighting tarpon (1955); Fresh water fish: largemouth bass (1975…

State Symbols

Homework Center – Frequently Asked Questions State Symbols How can I find the state symbols for a state? Where can I find pictures of state symbols? Where can I find the words to a…

Symbolism of Fire

by Mark Hughes Related Links History: Flame and Torch Summer Olympics 2008 Biography: Prometheus Fire has…

Modern Olympic Symbols and Traditions

Flames, doves, oaths, and more   Closing ceremonies in Nagano, Japan. Related Links 2014 Winter OlympicsMemorable Olympic MomentsBirth of the Modern OlympicsEncyclopedia: Ancient…

Easter Symbols and Traditions

A brief history of the spring holiday's celebrations by David Johnson and Shmuel Ross Related Links Easter FeaturesEaster Around the WorldEncyclopedia: EasterEncyclopedia: Jesus…

Biohazard Symbol Origins

The Question: What are the origins and significance of the components of the biohazard symbol? The Answer: The symbol was designed by Dow Chemical. Scientists at…

The Pawn Shop Symbol

The Question: What do the three balls on a pawn shop signify? The Answer: Pawnbrokers often joke that the three balls represent the motto "Two…