JROTC FLASHCARDS - Flag Handling and Trivia
What two names were given to the American flag at the time of adoption?
"Stars and Stripes" and "Old Glory"
Reasons for Flag at Half Staff
- Death of President (former or current): For 30 days after the death - VP, Chief of Staff, Speaker of the House: For 10 days after the death - Most other important People: From death until burial - Miscellaneous Information: If a flag is flown upside down on a sea vessel, it is a sign of dire distress. - Overall: A flag can be half-staffed whenever the President deems it so.
What are the three (3) sizes of the American flag?
- Garrison Flag 20 X 36 feet - Post Flag 10 X 20 feet - Storm Flag 4 X 8 feet
How many stripes are on the US Flag?
13
How many stars are on the US Flag?
50
How many white stripes are on the US Flag?
6
How many red stripes are on the US Flag?
7
What does the Pledge of Allegiance express?
The Pledge of Allegiance recited today was developed from the original version drawn up in August 1892. It was created in the offices of Youth's Companion magazine in Boston, Massachusetts. It was written to celebrate the 400th anniversary of the discovery of America.
Which section of the US code covers patriotic customs and observances of the American flag?
The US Code contains the laws relating to the American flag. Title 4, Chapter 1 is about the flag and seal, seat of government, and the states. Title 18, Chapter 33 is about crimes and criminal procedures. Title 36, Chapter 10 is about patriotic customs and observances. There are also executive orders and presidential proclamations that add to these laws.
At what times of day is the American flag usually displayed?
The flag is usually displayed only from sunrise to sunset on buildings and on stationary flagstaffs in the open. You can display the flag 24 hours a day for a patriotic effect. 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. The flag should be hoisted briskly and lowered ceremoniously. It should not be displayed in bad weather, except when using an all-weather flag.
What does the anchor on the US Marine Corps Seal symbolize?
The image of the anchor, whose origin dates back to the founding of the Marine Corps in 1775, indicates the amphibious nature of Marines' duties. Amphibious means capable of being used both on water and on land.
What do the stars on the US Flag represent?
The number of states in the United States.
What is half-staff?
The position of the flag when it is one-half the distance between the top and bottom of the staff. On Memorial Day, display the flag at half-staff until noon only, and then raise it to the top of the staff. By order of the president, fly the flag at half-staff upon the death of principal figures of the United States Government, as a mark of respect to their memory. Do the same for the governor of a state, territory, or possession.
How are the stars arranged on the US Flag?
They alternate in rows of 6 and 5, starting and ending with 6.
How are the stripes on the US Flag arranged?
They run horizontally and alternate red and white, starting and ending with red.
What was the original arrangement of stars on the Colonial Flag?
They were arranged in a circular formation.
How should the flag be positioned when displayed on a wall?
When positioned on the wall, horizontally or vertically against the wall, make sure the union is uppermost and to the flag's own right - that is, to the observer's left... the same applies when displaying the flag in a window
What type of stars are used on the US Flag?
White five-pointed stars.
What does the white portion of the Great Seal of the United States represent?
White represents purity and innocence
What do the stylized wings of the Air Force Symbol represent?
In the upper half, the stylized wings represent the stripes of our strength—the enlisted men and women of our force.
What was the date when the official American flag was adopted?
It was adopted on June 14, 1777
Nicknames for the Flag
Old Glory, The Stars, and Stripes, The Colors, Star-Spangled Banner, Betsy Ross Flag
Colors on the US Flag
Red- hardiness and courage, White- purity and innocence, and Blue- vigilance, justice, and perseverance
What do the stripes on the US Flag represent?
The 13 original colonies of the United States.
What do the American flag and National Anthem symbolize?
The American flag and National Anthem are symbols of all the people, their land, and their institutions. When we salute these symbols, we are saluting the nation. We show the same respect to flags and national anthems of friendly foreign nations.
When was the American's Creed written?
The American's Creed was written in 1917, as part of a nationwide contest as World War 1 was taking place in Europe.
What was the US Army seal originally used for?
The Army Seal was used originally only to authenticate documents.
Why was the Air Force Seal originally developed?
The Department of the Air Force Seal was first created in July of 1947.
How is the front (obverse) of the Great Seal used by the president?
The Great Seal appears on documents like treaty ratifications, international agreements, appointments of ambassadors, and communications from the president to the heads of foreign governments
What is the size of a regular flag?
3 X 5 feet
Only Flag to fly higher than the U.S. Flag
A church pennant can fly higher than the U.S. flag when a service is being held for personnel at sea in the USN by a Chaplain. The United Nations Flag can fly higher than the U.S. Flag at the UN Headquarters.
Whats is an ensign?
A national flag displayed on ships and aircraft, often with the special insignia of a branch or unit of the armed forces.
Five Types of Flag
All-Purpose, Base, Car/Boat/Plane, Ceremonial, and Organizational
Who designed the US Flag?
Betsy Ross
When is Flag Day and what does it represent?
Flag Day is June 14th, representing the adoption of the flag of the US.
