Statue of Liberty Coloring Pages

Along with the Statue of Liberty, the American Flag is one of the most recognizable patriotic symbols. On June 14, 1777, Congress approved the first national American flag. Since that time June 14 has been known as Flag Day. Americans are urged to display the flag on that day each year. The colors represent red for valor, white for purity and blue for justice. The thirteen stripes represent the thirteen original colonies.

Patriotic and Statue of Liberty coloring pages are fun, but they also help kids develop many important skills. These skills, eye-hand coordination, color concepts, picture comprehension, form the foundation for early learning success. Color Uncle Sam, the Liberty Bell, Washington Monument, the Declaration of Independence and Statue of Liberty coloring pages.

The Bald Eagle is the national bird of the United States. Along with the Statue of Liberty, it is one of the country's most recognizable symbols, and appears on most of its official seals, including the Seal of the President of the United States. On June 20, 1782, the Continental Congress adopted the current design for the Great Seal of the United States.

Independence Day, the 4th of July, is a holiday celebrating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. Today, the Statue of Liberty is always a part of this celebration. One of the most enduring myths about Independence Day is that Congress signed the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. Most delegates actually signed the Declaration on August 2, 1776.

The Statue of Liberty stands for America's highest ideals of freedom. Everyone agreed with Bartholdi, the man who designed and made the Statue of Liberty, that his statue should represent "Liberty Enlightening The World". The hugh Statue of Liberty grew to 151 feet and 1 inch tall, from the base to the tip of the torch (but with the pedestal and foundation, it is 305 ft). The total weight of the Statue of Liberty is 450,000 pounds.