Transcript A Look At Our Country

A Look At Our Country
A review of famous Americans and
American symbols
Who is this man?
George Washington
• Was the 1st President of
the United States
• Sometimes called “The
Father of Our Country”
• His face is on the quarter
and the one dollar bill
Who is this man?
Abraham Lincoln
• Was the 16th President of
the United States
• Often called “Honest
Abe”
• Worked to end slavery
• His face is on the penny
and five dollar bill
Who is this?
• He was an inventor.
• He discovered electricity.
• He started the first library
and post office.
• He invented dentures and
almanacs.
BEN FRANKLIN
Who is this?
• Was an African-American
scientist and farmer
• Found many uses for
peanuts and soybeans.
George
Washington
Carver
What monuments do you see?