An American Tree National Symbols Look at the flags to the right.
Every country has a national flag, which flies over government buildings.
Every country also has a national anthem, which is generally played to honor leaders, soldiers, and citizens of that country. The national emblem, the bald eagle, appears on the country's currency and many official seals. A symbol is something that stands for or suggests something else by reason of relationship, association, or convention. All the United States' national symbols represent various aspects of American life. They build a sense of identification with one's country and help build patriotism.