JROTC LET - The Stars and Stripes

The last star added to the US flag represents the state of _____, which was admitted to the union in _____

Hawaii, 1959

Flag Day is celebrated on ________ to commemorate the creation of the first Stars and Stripes flag by the Continental Congress in Philadelphia in 1777.

June 14th

Half Staff

Position of flag about half way down the pole, used for memorial day and also used for showing the death of a president, former president, ect.

What do the colors on the flag mean?

Red is for Hardiness and Valour Blue signifies Vigilance, Perseverance, & Justice White shows purity and innocence.

If you are outdoors, in civilian clothes without a hat, but not in formation, and the Colors pass you, you should ____________ until the Colors are 6 steps past you.

Stand at attention with your right hand over your heart

Union

The emblem on a flag symbolizing unity, such as the blue rectangle and stars on the United States flag.

How many stripes are on the flag and why?

There are 13 stripes for the 13 original colonies.

How many stars are on the flag and what do they signify?

There are 50 stars on the flag and they represent the 50 states, but not in a certain order.

If you are indoors, in uniform, but not in formation, and the US flag passes you, you should _______ until the flag is 6 steps past you.

stand at attention

If you are outdoors, in uniform wearing a hat, but not in formation, and the US flag passes you, you should _____________ and _______ until the flag is 6 steps past you.

stand at attention and salute the flag

The first two stars and stripes added to the original US flag flag took place in ______ to add the states of ____ and ____.

1794, Vermont and Kentucky

Congress passed a law in _______ returning the flag back to its original design of 13 stripes, fearing that too many stripes would spoil the true design of the flag.

1818

Garrison Flag

20 feet by 38 feet, Military Installations use this flag on all National Holidays.

Storm Flag

5 feet by 9 1/2 feet, state and federal governments fly this flag during stormy or windy weather.

Post Flag

8 feet and 11- 3/8 inches by 17 feet, used for general displays when not appropriate for the Garrison Flag.

Ensign

A flag that is displayed or flown from an Air Craft, ship, or boat, as the symbol of nationality.

Pennant

A long narrow flag tapering to a point or a swallowtail at the end.

Halyard

A rope or tackle used for hoisting or lowering.

Staff

Another word for flagpole used to carry unit guidons or colors

Colors

Another word for the American Flag.

Who designed the American Flag?

Francis Hopkinson designed the flag even though the credit is given to Betsy Ross.