History of the Flag
This year, the first official U.S. flag was adopted.
What is 1777?
The American flag has this many stars.
What is 50?
The red color on the flag symbolizes this.
What is valor and bravery?
The flag should be raised this way.
What is briskly?
The flag is nicknamed this because of its colors.
What is Old Glory?
She is often credited with sewing the first American flag.
Who is Betsy Ross?
The stars on the flag are white and sit on this colored field.
What is blue?
The white color on the flag symbolizes this.
What is purity and innocence?
The flag should be lowered this way.
What is ceremoniously/slowly?
This day celebrates the adoption of the flag.
What is Flag Day?
This war inspired the writing of "The Star-Spangled Banner."
What is the War of 1812?
Each stripe on the flag represents one of these.
What is an original colony?
The blue color on the flag symbolizes this.
What is vigilance, perseverance, and justice?
When a flag becomes worn, it should be disposed of in this way.
What is respectfully, often by burning?
Flag Day is celebrated on this date.
What is June 14?
The original U.S. flag had this many stars.
What is 13?
The number of red stripes on the flag.
What is 7?
The 50 stars represent this.
What are the 50 states?
This must be done when flying the flag at night.
What is illuminate it?
The largest American flag is located in this U.S. state.
What is Wisconsin? (or California, depending on source)
This President signed the Flag Act of 1818, establishing 13 stripes.
Who is James Monroe?
This term refers to the blue section with stars.
What is the Union (or canton)?
The stripes symbolize these historical entities.
What are the 13 original colonies?
The flag should never touch this.
What is the ground?
The current 50-star flag was designed by this high school student.
Who is Robert G. Heft?