The American Flag and Other National Symbols
Where is the less familiar reverse of the Great Seal used?
The one-dollar bill
How many stars and stripes were required by the first change to the flag in 1794?
15 white stars on the blue field and 15 stripes, alternating red and white.
For how many days after the death of the president or a former president should the flag fly at halfstaff?
30 Days
When should you display the flag with the union down?
A signal of dire distress when extreme danger to life or property exists.
When was The Pledge of Allegiance first drawn up?
August 1892
What should those who wear the military uniform do when they see miniature flags, such as those displayed at downtown parades and sporting events?
Do not salute miniature flags, such as those displayed at downtown parades and sporting events.
TRUE / FALSE: A law signed on July 7, 1976, permits the display of an all weather American flag all day and night, if proper lighting is provided during hours of darkness.
False
TRUE / FALSE: During the Revolutionary War, Betsy Ross was the only person making flags for our new nation.
False
TRUE / FALSE: Every branch of the United States military uses the same seal.
False
Which fort was attacked by the British fleet in Baltimore Harbor on September 13, 1814, inspiring the writing of the National Anthem?
Fort McHenry
Who was inspired to write "The Star Spangled Banner," a poem that later became the national anthem?
Francis Scott Key
In which city did the Stars and Stripes first fly in a Flag Day celebration?
Hartford
When was the official American flag, called the "Stars and Stripes" and "Old Glory," adopted as a new national symbol?
June 14, 1777
What is the first step in the traditional method of folding the flag?
Never let the flag touch anything beneath it, such as the ground, the floor, water, or merchandise.
Where did the Second Continental Congress meet?
Philadelphia
Which president signed an Executive Order, which approved the design of an official seal for the United States Marine Corps?
President Dwight D. Eisenhower
Which president signed a bill requiring that the American flag have a union of 20 stars, for the number of states at the time, and also said that each time a new state came into the union, one star would be added to the union of the flag?
President James Monroe
Aidan is a member of the Navy. He is in uniform attending an outdoor ceremony where the flag is being presented. A brief explanation of the importance of the event has been given, followed by the presentation of the flag. What should Aidan do?
Put his hand over his heart.
Morgan's family is very patriotic and proudly displays the American flag outside their home and has done so for many years. They fly the flag every day and it does get worn over time. The current flag has been in use for over a year and is being replaced. What should Morgan do with the flag that is replaced?
Retire the flag by folding it properly while playing appropriate music and singing.
Which seal was used from the Revolutionary War until it was renamed by the National Security Act of 1947?
The Army Seal
What did President Roosevelt call the flag that flew over the Capitol in Washington on December 7, 1941, when Pearl Harbor was attacked, was raised again on December 8 when war was declared on Japan and raised again three days later when war was declared against Germany and Italy?
The Flag of Liberation
What was the first flag of the colonists that looked similar to the present Stars and Stripes?
The Grand Union Flag
What is used 2,000 to 3,000 times a year to authenticate the president's signature on many official documents?
The Great Seal
What was adopted on June 14, 1923 for the purpose of providing guidance based on the Army and Navy procedures relating to display and associated questions about the U. S. Flag?
The National Flag Code
What symbolizes the United States and its air power on the air force seal?
The bald eagle and it's natural colors.
What did the number 13 represent on the new flag?
The original 13 colonies
Which Treasury Secretary approved a design in 1927 giving the Coast Guard its first official seal/emblem?
Treasury Secretary Andre Mellon
TRUE / FALSE: Although the US Air Force was formally established on September 18, 1947, the Department of the Air Force Seal was first created in July of 1947.
True
TRUE / FALSE: Flag Day is not celebrated as a federal holiday.
True
How should a flag be displayed when displaying the flag on a motorcar?
When displaying the flag on a motorcar, fix the staff firmly to the chassis or clamp it to the right fender.
Where is the American flag when it and the United Nations flag are on display together?
When the American flag and the United Nations flag are on display together, the American flag is on the right
Who wrote the American's Creed?
William Tyler Page
