About the U.S.
Symbols and Celebrations
- Symbols and Celebrations - links compiled by the Bureau of International Information Programs/U.S. Department of State
- Celebrating America's Freedoms - a collection of stories describing the origin and history of America's most beloved customs and national symbols, published by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Holidays and Celebrations
National Celebrations
- New Year's Day
- Dr. Martin Luther King Day
- Washington's Birthday
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Columbus Day
- Halloween
- Veterans Day
- Thanksgiving
- Christmas Day
- American and Austrian Holidays - as observed by the U.S. Embassy in Austria
The Flag
- The Flag of the United States
- The Betsy Ross Homepage - Independence Hall Association
National Anthem and Other Patriotic Songs
- Star-Spangled Banner (American Treasures of the Library of Congress) - a copy of the first printed edition combining words and music
- America the Beautiful (lyrics)
- God Bless America (lyrics), by Irving Berlin
- Translation:
- Deutsch