The Flag of the United States of America
In what year was a law passed that fixed the stripes at thirteen, while requiring that a star be added to the flag for each state when?
1818; the 4th of July
What does the flag of the United States symbolize?
1) The strength of our country 2) Freedom 3) Life, liberty, and happiness 4) Human rights 5) Patriotism, and those who died in the name of patriotism 6) It represents national pride
The number of stars and stripes was increased in what year?
1794
The flag now has how many rows of six stars alternating with how many rows of five stars?
5; 4
What does the United States flag consist of?
7 red and 6 white alternating stripes
What color is the background the stars are arranged on?
Blue
True or False: As the flag belongs to everyone, it may be used by people in advertising stunts as long as it is done with respect.
False
True or False: If displayed from crossed staffs on the wall with another flag, the flag of the United States usually occupies the position to the right of the observer.
False
True or False: If some society or club really desires to emphasize its flag or banner, it may fly it above the flag of the United States on the same halyard for a few hours.
False
True or False: In a procession with other flags, the flag of the United States may be in the center of the line, but never in front of the center.
False
True or False: In an auditorium, the flag, when staffed, may only be placed to the right of the audience, no matter whether it is displayed on the platform or in the body of the auditorium.
False
True or False: In order to show our patriotism, we must display the flag in any kind of weather.
False
True or False: On special patriotic days, the flag may be draped over the hood, top, or sides of an automobile in order to produce a more picturesque effect.
False
True or False: Over a street, the flag should be suspended vertically with the union in a northern direction on a north and south street.
False
True or False: The flag may be used as the covering for the statue in an unveiling ceremony.
False
True or False: The flag may never be displayed at night under and circumstances.
False
True or False: The flag may not be displayed every day in the open even if the weather permits.
False
True or False: The flag may not be in a horizontal position when displayed flat on the wall.
False
True or False: The flag of the United States may be dipped as a sign of respect to a reviewing stand of prominent citizens under certain circumstances.
False
True or False: When displaying it with flags of other nations, we can show greater respect for the flag of our country by hoisting it on a staff that is much higher than the staffs of the others.
False
True or False: When the flag is suspended from a rope extending from a building to a pole at the edge of the sidewalk, the flag union must be in the direction of the building out of which it is hoisted.
False
How many points do the stars have?
Five
What is the date of the origin of the flag?
June 14th 1777
All the stars together represent what?
The fifty states of America
The part where the stars are, extends from the top of the flag to the lower edge of which red stripe?
The fourth
What do the stripes represent?
The thirteen states
What is the star-studded part of the flag called?
The union
True or False: A church pennant may be flown above the flag of the United States during church services at sea conducted by navy chaplains.
True
True or False: Bunting of blue, white, and red may be used for decorative displays when a patriotic effect is desired.
True
True or False: Civilians may show full respect for the flag during the pledge of allegiance either by standing with the right hand over the heart, or by merely standing at attention
True
True or False: If bunting is used for decorative displays, it should be arranged in such a way that the blue is above, the white in the middle, and the red below.
True
True or False: The civilian salute to the flag consists of standing at attention in the direction of the flag and placing the right hand over the heart (men with hats holding the hat at the left shoulder).
True
True or False: The flag is normally displayed from sunrise to sunset on buildings and stationary flagstaffs in the open.
True
True or False: The flag must be hoisted briskly and lowered in a ceremonious way.
True
True or False: The flag should always be held high and never allowed to touch the ground or floor.
True
True or False: The flag should be displayed during school days in or near school buildings (weather permitting).
True
True or False: The flag should be displayed flat if it is not flown from a staff, or so suspended that its folds fall as free as if it were staffed.
True
True or False: The flag should be displayed on all national and state holidays.
True
True or False: When displayed in a group with fraternal and city flags, the flag of the United States should be in the center and at the highest point of the group.
True
True or False: When it is to be flown at half-staff, the flag should first be hoisted to the peak, and then lowered to half-staff.
True
True or False: When the flag is displayed flat, the union should always be uppermost and to the observer's left.
True
True or False: When the flag is no longer in condition for display, it may be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning.
True
What color are the stars?
White
