American Symbols & Founding Documents
What does “domestic Tranquility” mean? Why does the eagle hold arrows? Explore the symbols and documents that tell the story of the United States.
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The Preamble is the introduction to the Constitution. It explains who is creating the government and why — six goals in one sentence.
The Pledge of Allegiance
Written by Francis Bellamy in 1892. Congress officially recognized it in 1942, and the words “under God” were added in 1954. Tap a phrase to see what it means.
The documents that built the nation