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How does the military show respect to the flag during the pledge?

By saluting the flag

100

How should the flag be disposed of?

With dignity, by burning or being buried.
100

Who is famous for making the first American flag?

Betsy Ross

100

Is it OK to have someone sign your American flag?

No.

100

Is a T-shirt with a flag on it considered a flag?

Yes

200

How long has the American Flag been around?

Over 200 years

200

What color will show when the flag is folded properly?

Blue

200

True or False - When flags of two or more nations are displayed, the American flag should be lowered first.

False

200

What do the stripes on the flag represent?

The original 13 colonies

200

What do the stars on the flag represent?

50 States of the Union

300

How should the American flag NOT be carried?

Don't carry the flag flat or with things in it.

300

What is the exception to the rule that the flag not be flown in inclement weather?

If you have an all weather flag.

300

If a flag in the US is flown at the same level as the American flag, should it be to the right or left of the American flag.

Right

300

What should the flag never touch?

Floor, ground, water

300

When can the flag be flown after sunset?

When it is illuminated.

400

What is the penalty for violating the flag code?

Nothing

400
Until what time should the flag be flown at half-staff on Memorial Day?

Until Noon

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When can the flag be flown upside down?

Only when there is an emergency.

400

Name four things that you should not do with the American flag.

  • Don’t dip the U.S. Flag for any person, flag, or vessel.
  • Don’t let the flag touch the ground.
  • Don’t fly flag upside down unless there is an emergency.
  • Don’t carry the flag flat, or carry things in it.
  • Don’t use the flag as clothing.
  • Don’t store the flag where it can get dirty.
  • Don’t use it as a cover.
  • Don’t fasten it or tie it back. Always allow it to fall free.
  • Don’t draw on, or otherwise mark the flag.
  • Don’t use the flag for decoration. Use bunting with the blue on top, then white, then red.
400

How long should the flag be flown at half staff when the president dies?

30 days.

500

How should the American flag be flown when in with a group of state flags?

The American flag should be at the center and the highest

500

Which color on the flag symbolizes hardiness and valor?

Red

500

When flown at half-staff, how should the flag be lowered?

When flown at half-staff, the flag should be first hoisted to the peak for an instant and then lowered to half-staff position. It should again be raised to the peak before it is lowered for the day.

500

In what year was the US Flag Code passed?

1942

500

Name 5 days the flag should especially be flown?

  • New Year's Day, Jan. 1
  • Inauguration Day, Jan. 20
  • Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday, 3rd Monday in Jan.
  • Lincoln's Birthday, Feb. 12
  • Washington's Birthday, 3rd Monday in Feb.
  • Easter Sunday (variable)
  • Mother's Day, 2nd Sunday in May
  • Armed Forces Day, 3rd Saturday in May
  • Memorial Day, last Monday in May, (half-staff until noon)
  • Flag Day, June 14
  • Father's Day, 3rd Sunday in June
  • Independence Day, July 4
  • National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day, July 27
  • Labor Day, 1st Monday in Sept.
  • Constitution Day, Sept. 17
  • Columbus Day, 2nd Monday in Oct.
  • Navy Day, Oct. 27
  • Veterans Day, Nov. 11
  • Thanksgiving Day, 4th Thursday in Nov.
  • Christmas Day, Dec. 25
  • and such other days as may be proclaimed by the President of the United States
  • the birthdays of States (date of admission)
  • and on State holidays
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