As the United States marks 250 years, its symbols continue to travel far beyond its borders — from Statue of Liberty replicas ...

The bald eagle was chosen by the Founding Fathers when designing the Great Seal of the United States to convey the strength and independence of the new nation. The bird became the United States ...

Cynthia Miller-Idriss is an associate professor of education and sociology and the director of the International Training and Education Program at American University. Updated September 1, 2016, 3:21 ...

The 13-star flag, which was America's first, is said to have been designed by Philadelphia seamstress Betsy Ross. In recent years, the flag, like a number of early American symbols, has been co-opted ...