Julie Murray

Through simple text and historic and modern images and photographs, this title explains why the US Constitution is one of the most important symbols of freedom to the United States of America.

Simple text explains the origin and meaning of the Constitution of the United States, and discusses why it is a symbol of freedom and of the country.

Presents a brief history of the Liberty Bell and how it came to symbolize freedom to Americans.

Explains that the bald eagle is a symbol of the United States because it represents strength and freedom, and describes how it appears on the Great Seal, on money, and on postage stamps.