The United States Flag
The thirteen American colonies.
In what years was the Flag referred as "The Grand Union Flag"?
1776-1777
What is our national anthem called?
"The Star-Spangled Banner"
The Common spirit or feeling of pride found in members of a group
Espirt de corps
JROTC stands for what?
Junior Reserve Officer's Training Corps
What were the problems with the first flag design?
Which flags were flown during 1777-1795?
What are the four main times the song is played?
Official government events
Official military events
Some sporting events
Some national holidays
What year did the Army JROTC come into being?
1916
When did the flag change?
Each time a new state joined the nation.
How long has our current flag been flown?
66 years
Who wrote the "Star-Spangled Banner"?
Francis Scott Key
How many steps are there to fold the national flag?
5 steps
What happened in 1964 to open JROTC programs to other services?
The Revitalization Act of 1964
When was the last year the current flag was changed?
1959
48 stars
The inspiration for writing the "Star-Spangled Banner" was due to what?
The flag was still standing after a night of bombardment on Fort McHenry.
Another word for a flagpole used to carry unit guidons or colors.
Staff
What is the mission of JROTC?
"To motivate young people to be better citizens"
What states were the last to join the nation?
Alaska and Hawaii
The flag flown from 1822 - 1836 became known as what in 1831?
"Old Glory"
Congress made the "Star-Spangled Banner" our national anthem in ___________, 117 years after Key wrote it.
1931
What step in folding the colors is making a triangular fold by bringing the striped corner of the folded edge to the open edge?
Step 3
What did the National Defense Act of 1916 do?
Created the Reserves Officers' Training Corp, which JROTC is apart of.