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The National Constitution Center is an independent, non-partisan, and non-profit organization dedicated to increasing public understanding of, and appreciation for, the Constitution, its history, and its contemporary relevance, through an interactive, interpretive facility within Independence National Historical Park and a program of national outreach, so that We the People may better secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity.

In communities across America, 1350 United Ways improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of their communities. More than fundraisers, United Ways are partners in change, working with a broad range of people and organizations to identify and resolve pressing community issues. United Ways have led the nonprofit sector in the call for transparent accountability and measurable results.

The World War II vessel will be refurbished over the next two years including opening now hidden areas of the ship to the public. While in dry dock, the outside of the ship will be repainted in classic battleship gray, and many of the military aircraft on its flight deck will be restored. Pier 86 will be entirely rebuilt as well.

The Flag Institute is the world's leading research and documentation centre for flags and flag information. The Institute is also the largest vexillological membership organization in the world. The Institute was founded on St. George's day, April 23, 1971.

The Smithsonian

Welcome to the Smithsonian Institution, the world's largest museum complex and research organization composed of 17 museums and the National Zoo in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area, and 2 museums in New York City.

Information on the United States Senate.

Mount Rushmore National Memorial is host to almost three million visitors a year from across the country and around the world. They come to marvel at the majestic beauty of the Black Hills and to learn about the ideals of democracy and freedom represented by the granite portraits of Washington, Jefferson, T. Roosevelt, and Lincoln. Over the decades, Mount Rushmore has grown in fame as a symbol of America-a symbol of freedom and democracy and a hope for

The Flag Research Center offers detailed, authoritative answers to all your flag protocol problems. We also offer prompt, clear, carefully researched answers to other flag-related queries.

Ellis Island is a symbol of America’s immigrant heritage. From 1892 to 1954, this immigrant depot processed the greatest tide of incoming humanity in the nation’s history. Nearly twelve million landed here in their search of freedom of speech and religion, and for economic opportunity.

Although the American Red Cross is not a government agency, its authority to provide disaster relief was formalized when, in 1905, the Red Cross was chartered by Congress to "carry on a system of national and international relief in time of peace and apply the same in mitigating the sufferings caused by pestilence, famine, fire, floods, and other great national calamities, and to devise and carry on measures for preventing the same."

Since its inception in 1958, NASA has accomplished many great scientific and technological feats in air and space. NASA technology also has been adapted for many non- aerospace uses by the private sector. NASA remains a leading force in scientific research and in stimulating public interest in aerospace exploration, as well as science and technology in general.

Independent Charities of America (ICA) is a nonprofit association of America's best charities. Its purpose is to represent charities that meet the highest standards of public accountability and program effectiveness and to facilitate gifts to those charities from contributors in fund drives conducted at work and on the web.

Take a virtual tour of Betsy's House. What do the red, white and blue represent?

The National Flag Foundation

This site is designed to honor the dignity of the Flag. It is not splashed with red, white and blue because on this site, these colors are reserved for the Flag. We trust that you will find the site informative end enjoyable.

The White House official website. This site is a source for information about the President, White House news and policies, White House history, and the federal government.

This site is the Internet home of Military, Veterans & Patriotic Service Organizations of America! MVPSOA is a nonprofit federation that pre-screens and certifies high quality national charities working to assist military personnel, their families, and veterans. We present these charities to potential givers in fund drives at work and on the web.

Information on the United States House of Representatives.

Why is Pennsylvania misspelled on the bell?
What's the story of the crack? Read on!

Valley Forge is the story of the six month encampment of the Continental Army of the newly formed United States of America under the command of General George Washington, a few miles from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Welcome to the National Museum of Patriotism. Obviously the word “patriotism” means different things to different people. We invite you to come inside and explore what patriotism meant to those Americans who came before us, as well as what it means to many of us today. We all share a belief in an idea called America.

The National Museum of American History dedicates its collections and scholarship to inspiring a broader understanding of our nation and its many peoples. We create learning opportunities, stimulate imaginations, and present challenging ideas about our country’s past.