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What are the landmark buildings in America?

Statue of Liberty 1

The full name is "Statue of Liberty National Monument", and the official name is "Liberty Illuminating the World", which is located near the Hudson River mouth of Liberty Island in new york Harbor, USA.

The Statue of Liberty is dressed in ancient Greek-style clothes and wears a radiant crown. The seven sharp peaks symbolize the seven continents. The torch symbolizing freedom is held high in the right hand, and the nameplate engraved with July IV MD CCL XXVI (1July 4, 776, the date of the declaration of independence) is held high in the left hand; At the foot are broken handcuffs, fetters and chains, symbolizing freedom from tyranny.

2. Capitol Hill

Capitol hill, also known as the Capitol, refers to the office of the United States Congress. It is located at the top of Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., at the eastern end of National Avenue.

1793, Washington laid the foundation stone for the building himself. After the civil war broke out, some people proposed to stop construction, but President Lincoln insisted on building a 280-foot-high dome. The dome of the Capitol has become the best background for American political news reports on TV. Inside the dome is a magnificent hall that can accommodate two or three thousand people.

3. White House

The White House, also known as the White House, is the official residence and office of the President of the United States. 1902 was officially named "White House" by President theodore roosevelt. The White House is owned by the National Park Service and is part of the Presidential Park.

The White House is a white neoclassical sandstone building, located at No.0/600, Pennsylvania Avenue, northwest of Washington, D.C. The White House covers an area of more than 73,000 square meters and consists of the main building and the east and west wings. Because the White House is where the President of the United States lives and works, the word "White House" often refers to the American government.

4. Mount Presidential

Mount Presidential, the full name of Mount Rushmore National Memorial Park and American Presidential Park, is an American Presidential Memorial Park, located near Key Si Tong, South Dakota. Here are four 60-foot-tall portraits of former American presidents, namely George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, theodore roosevelt and abraham lincoln. These four presidents are considered to represent the history of the United States since the founding of People's Republic of China (PRC) 50 years ago. The park is managed by the National Park Service under the US Department of the Interior.

5. Times Square

Times Square was originally named Longacre Square, but it was renamed Times Square because the early headquarters building of The New York Times was here.

There are nearly 40 shopping malls and theaters near Times Square, which is a bustling entertainment and shopping center. Broadway theaters, a large number of dazzling neon tube advertisements, and TV-style publicity pages have all become symbols of new york, reflecting the strong urban characteristics of Manhattan. Times Square is the only area in new york that requires owners to hang eye-catching billboards in planning laws and regulations.

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