16 Presidents and American Symbols: Supplemental Guide 1 | The Home of the President: Washington, D.C.
Learn the meaning of common sayings and phrases, such as “a dog
is man’s best friend” (L.K.6)Core Vocabulary
capital, n. The most important city of a country or state; the city where the
government is located
Example: The capital of the United States is Washington, D.C.
Variation(s): capitals
monuments, n. Statues or buildings made to honor important people or
events
Example: There are many monuments in Washington, D.C., that honor
important people in U.S. history.
Variation(s): monument
nation, n. A country
Example: Our nation, the United States of America, is made up of fifty
states.
Variation(s): nations
president, n. The elected leader of a country
Example: The president of the United States lives and works in
Washington, D.C.
Variation(s): presidents
symbol, n. A sign or object that stands for something else
Example: Each star on the American flag is a symbol of one state.
Variation(s): symbols