U.S. Flag History
What are the two names used to refer to the American flag
What is "Stars and Stripes & "Old Glory"
How many white stripes are on the U.S. Flag
What is 6 stripes
How should you hoist (raise) the U.S. Flag
What is briskly
It's the part of the flag closest to the pole. It contains the loops that are used to attach the flag.
What is The Header
Referred to as the main part. They come in a variety of materials, including steel, aluminum, fiberglass, and even wood
What is The Pole
When was the U.S. Flag officially adopted?
What is June 14, 1777
The last time the U.S. Flag was modified to include Hawaii as the 50th state.
When is July 4, 1960
How should you lower the U.S. Flag
What is ceremoniously
Located in the header, they are used to easily and conveniently attach and detach the flag from the halyard.
What are The Grommets
This part is used in conjunction with the halyard to hoist the flag up and down.
What is The Pulley
Who wrote the National Anthem
Who is Francis Scott Key
The symbolic color red on the U.S. flag represents
What is hardiness and valor
How long should the U.S. Flag fly at half-staff when a current or former U.S. President dies
What is 30 days
This represents the main body or area of the flag.
What is the Field
Used to attach the flag to the halyard and are generally made of either a vinyl material or metal
What are The Snaps
Who was the person to construct the first flag
Who is Betsy Ross
The symbolic color white on the U.S. flag represents
What is purity and innocence
When the U.S. Flag is no longer a fitting emblem of display, it should be
What is destroyed in a dignified way
It is usually found on the upper, left-hand corner of a flag.
What is The Union or The Canton
Cable or rope that is used to raise and lower the flag on the flagpole.
What is The Halyard
Who was the person to design the first flag
Who was Francis Hopkinson
The symbolic color blue on the U.S. flag represents
What are vigilance, perseverance, and justice
What day of the year do we celebrate Flag Day
What is June 14th
How many total hours of flag community service were completed in GA-20066 during AY 2025-2026
What is 797 hours
This part secures the bottom loop of the halyard to the pole.
What is The Cleat