Number of Participants-----30-100 depending on whether you combine parts or not
Ages------------------------------grades 3-8
Suggested Music-------------There's Only One America, Give Me Your Tired and Poor,
God Bless America, Star Spangled Banner or insert your own
Number of pages-------------10
Performance time-----------30-45 minutes
Costuming---------------------red white and blue
Setting and Props-----------white wig, quill pen, top hat, and glasses
Program Summary-----------This program is all in rhyme and talks about the
symbols of the U.S.A. Such as the American Bald
Eagle, Statue of Liberty, the Constitution, the Bill
of Rights, and the Flag. A total of 15 symbols are
included. It is great for Constitution Day, Citizen-
ship Day, or any patriotic program.
Page 1 of the Script---------
Color Guard: Post the colors (flag
SONG: THERE'S ONLY ONE AMERICA by Ruth Roberts (or any other patriotic song about America)
NARRATOR 1: As Americans we are really lucky to be here
We lieve with freedoms that we hold so dear.
Throughout this land that we call the USA
We have symbols that we see each and every day.
These symbols that you will readily recognize
Come in various colors and shapes and size.
When we see them they make our hearts sing
The feelings of peace, safety and love they bring.
NARRATOR 2: Long ago if Benjamin Franklin had had his way
Our national symbol would be the turkey we eat Thanksgiving day.
But now our national symbol is the American Bald Eagle
They are fierce, (pause) proud, (pause) loyal and very regal.
It's wings can span up to eight long feet
Dive at 100 miles per hour when going for salmon meat.
It gets its white head and taile when it's about four
And is ever so beautiful whenever you see it soar.
NARRATOR 3: The Statue of Liberty is the lady in New York harbor
To many immigrants she has opened our door
A hundreth birthday present, France she was sent
To us freedom of worship and speech she has really meant.
SONG: GIVE ME YOUR TIRED YOUR POOR (By Irving Berlin)
