Historic stories -- A red, white, and blue tale -- Ring out for liberty! -- For the birds -- Say Uncle! -- Symbols in DC -- More symbols, more myths -- Check them out -- Glossary.
Summary:
Explains the truth behind widely-believed stories about the origins of the American flag, the Liberty Bell, the bald eagle, Uncle Sam, the White House, and other historic sites and symbols of the United States.
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