We are so thankful for the great service and protection the FBI has given Americans for so many years. Did you know?

• FBI stands for Federal Bureau of Investigation
• Its mission is to protect the American people and uphold the United States Constitution
• Protect the U.S. from terrorist attack
• Protect the U.S. against foreign intelligence, espionage, and cyber operations
• Combat significant cybercriminal activity
• Combat public corruption at all levels
• The FBI employs more than 35,000 special agents and support professionals
• The FBI was established in 1908
• The motto is “fidelity, bravery, integrity”
• Famous cases include John Dillinger and Al Capone
• “The F.B.I.” with Efrem Zimbalist Jr. was a television show in the 1960’s based on cases of the FBI
• There is a section on the FBI website called “FBI Ten Most Wanted”
• The FBI reports to the U.S. Attorney General and Director of National Intelligence
• The U.S. Attorney General is the principal adviser to the U.S. President on all legal matters
• The Director of National Intelligence serves as an adviser to the U.S. President
• The FBI website has a section devoted to “Scams and Safety” and “Protecting Your Kids”

Homeschoolers/Parents/Educators: Sketch/color an illustration. Theme: citizenship. Read the story “The Happy Prince” in Learning to Read: Fairy Tale Adventures (Kindle/Paperback/Audiobook). Describe what the prince did to serve others. Finish this sentence: I want to serve my country by…. List five facts about the F.B.I. Write about the FBI. Say “thank you” to someone who serves our country. Say a prayer for those who serve our country. (Skills: identify, appreciate, comprehend, apply, creativity)