American Flag History
10. How many American Flags are on the surface of the moon?
6
8. The American flag should never be flown at night without what?
Illumination or light source.
11. The American flag should not be flown in the rain inclement weather unless?
It is a Storm flag.
1. When did Congress adopt the Stars and Stripes as the American flag?
June 14, 1777. Congress resolved that the flag of the United States be 13 stripes to represent the original 13 colonies, (7 red and 6 white), altemate red and white, and that the union be 13 stars, white in a blue field, representing a new constellation.
3. The colors of the American flag have meaning, what are they?
Red stands for hardiness and valor. White symbolizes purity and innocence. • Blue represents vigilance, perseverance and justice.
4. What is the correct name for the dark blue rectangular area on the top left quarter of the American flag?
The Canton
6. A Baptist minister called Francis Bellamy wrote what famous oath in 1892?
The Pledge of Allegiance
5. How many times the American flag has been changed since being adopted?
27 times, each with different amounts of stars.
2. The first time the American flag was flown after being adopted was?
Aug. 3, 1777 at Fort Stanwix, New York.
9. Who is considered to be the designer of the American flag?
Francis Hopkinson, a signer of the Declaration of Independence as a delegate from New Jersey.
7. The American flag is normally flown when?
From sunrise to sunset.
