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Slide 1:Landmarks of the
United States
Slide 2:The Washington Monument Location: Washington, D.C.
Washington Monument - Google Maps
Ben's Guide (3-5): Statues and Memorials -- The Washington Monument
Interesting Facts:
555 feet 5 inches tall
Reflection pool in front
Has an elevator
50 flags
Slide 3:The Gateway Arch Location: St. Louis, Missouri
Gateway Arch - Google Maps
Gateway Arch Riverfront | Gateway Arch Facts
Interesting Facts:
630 feet tall
Sways 1/2 inch
Tallest monument
Slide 4:The Lincoln Memorial Location: Washington, D.C.
Lincoln Memorial - Google Maps
Ben's Guide (3-5): Statues and Memorials -- The Lincoln Memorial
Interesting Facts:
Found on the back of a penny
36 columns for states in Civil War
Slide 5:Location: New York City, NY
The Statue of Liberty - Google Maps
Ben's Guide (3-5): Statues and Memorials -- Statue of Liberty
Interesting Facts:
Made of copper
151 feet tall
Gift from France The Statue of Liberty
Slide 6:Mount Rushmore Location: South Dakota
Mount Rushmore - Google Maps
Ben's Guide (3-5): Statues and Memorials -- Mount Rushmore
Interesting Facts:
Made from a mountain
Faces of 4 Presidents
Slide 7:U.S. Capitol Building Location: Washington, D.C.
U.S. Capitol - Google Maps
Ben's Guide (3-5): Government Buildings - The U.S. Capitol
Interesting Facts:
Finished in 1800
Slide 8:The White House Location: Washington, D.C.
The White House - Google Maps
Ben's Guide (3-5): Government Buildings - The White House
Interesting Facts:
The Oval Office
6 floors
Rose Garden
The President lives there