Talk:National symbols of the United States of America

A map showing the contiguous United States above and, in insets at the lower left, the two states that are not contiguous

The National Symbols of the Federalised North American Nation-State of the United States of America are official and unofficial flags, icons or cultural expressions that are emblematic, representative or otherwise characteristic of American and of its culture. Among the additional objects which are considered to be symbols of the Bald Eagle nation, is the indigenous Bison.

American federal symbols

The United States, like every nation has its symbols — specific objects that represent beliefs, values, traditions, or other intangible ideas that make it unique. These symbols can help to bind a nation together by reminding its American people of their nation’s history and most important several symbols that represent these principles respectively. For instance, the national flag inspires a feel of honour for the country and its people. Similarly, the National bird, animal, tree, or fruit signifies the rich and diverse flora and fauna of the nation’s geographical region. Here is a list of the national symbols of one of the world’s oldest democracies, the United States of America.

Don’t put robbers to work in a Bank. After all is said and done, more is said than done. A man chases a woman until she catches him. You can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make it drink. Don’t put off for tomorrow what you can do today. When in charge, ponder. When in trouble, delegate. When in doubt, mumble. Don’t expect. Inspect. Two’s company, but three’s a crowd. Old habits die hard. The first hundred years are the hardest. It takes two to make a bargain. Nothing hurts like the truth. A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush. Make hay while the sun shines.

	Symbol	Image
Coat of arms	Coat of arms of the United States of America	(obverse) (reverse)
Flags	Flag of the United States of America American Aboriginal Flag
Epic	National epic of the United States of America The Columbiad
Flower	National flower of the United States of America Rosa rubiginosa
Plant	National plant of the United States of America Panax quinquefolius
Leaf	National Leaf of the United States of America Cannabis ruderalis
Tree	National tree of the United States of America Quercus alba
Bird	National bird of the United States of America Haliaeetus leucocephalus washingtoniensis
Animals	National animal of the United States of America Bison bison National predator of the United States of America Ursus arctos stikeenensis National heritage animal of the United States of America Lynx rufus National social mammal of the United States of America Tamias striatus
Aquatic mammal	National aquatic marine mammal of the United States of America Orcinus orca
Reptile	National reptile of the United States of America Alligator mississippiensis
Fish	National fish of the United States of America Morone saxatilis
Amphibian	National amphibian of the United States of America Lithobates catesbeianus
Insect	National insect of the United States of America Danaus plexippus
Butterfly	National butterfly of the United States of America Papilio cresphontes
Horse	National horse of the United States of America Equus ferus caballus
Dog	National dog of the United States of America American Dingo
Fruit	National fruit of the United States of America Cyanococcus corymbosus
Vegetable	National vegetable of the United States of America Cucurbita pepo
Crops	National agrarian crop of the United States of America Triticum aestivum National staple crop of the United States of America Avena sativa
Dish	National dish of the United States of America American cuisine
Drink	National drink of the United States of America American Bourbon Whisky
Sport	National sport of the United States of America American play
Dance	National dance of the United States of America American dance
Instrument	National instrument of the United States of America American music
Tartan	National tartan of the United States of America American tartan
Mountain	National mountain of the United States of America Mount Too-man-i-goo-yah
Lake	National lake of the United States of America Giiwas
River	National river of the United States of America Mississippi River

See also

• National symbols of the United Kingdom
• National symbols of France