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American Landmarks Slideshow

A five-stop tour for patriotic holidays: the Statue of Liberty, Mount Rushmore, the White House, the Golden Gate Bridge, and the Grand Canyon.

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June, July, September
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American Landmarks Slideshow

A five-stop tour for patriotic holidays: the Statue of Liberty, Mount Rushmore, the White House, the Golden Gate Bridge, and the Grand Canyon.

What's inside this slideshow

  1. 1

    Statue of Liberty, New York: a gift from France, dedicated in 1886.

  2. 2

    Mount Rushmore, South Dakota: four presidents, each face about 60 feet tall.

  3. 3

    The White House: every president except George Washington has lived here.

  4. 4

    Golden Gate Bridge, California: its color is officially "International Orange."

  5. 5

    Grand Canyon, Arizona: carved by the Colorado River over millions of years.

5 captioned slides. You control the pace โ€” or turn on autoplay.

Teacher tips

  • Geography game: pin all five on a U.S. map, then plan the shortest road trip that visits them all.

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