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Symbols U.S.A.Symbols U.S.A. Contest Winners
More than a thousand students sent us ideas for a new American symbol. Stars, hearts, and peace signs were hugely popular. You can read some of the winning essays below.

A PERFECT WAVE
By Cassi H.
Grade 5
Grand-Prize Winner
Cassi's wave swept us off our feet. She chose a powerful, unique symbol. And she wrote about it with poetic grace.


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THE MIGHTY OAK
By Andrew P.
Grade 6
Gold-Star Winner
Strength, protection, unity, diversity—Andrew saw all these in an oak tree. His clear writing helped us see it too.


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AN OPEN DOOR
By Kevin C.
Grade 5
Gold-Star Winner
Kevin’s symbol celebrates the American tradition of openness. People of all races and religions are welcome at his red-white-and-blue door.               


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