Respecting the Flag
Flag History
Reveille and Retreat
Respecting the Flag (Continued)
Flag Trivia
100

When the flag passes by and you are in uniform, you are supposed to do this?

Salute.  When it is within 6 paces

100

How many stars does the current US flag contain?

50

100
Taps indicates this.
What is "lights out?"
100
The flag is folded this many times.
What is 13?
100
The day that Flag Day is celebrated on.
What is June 14th?
200

When should the US flag be flown at half staff?

During a time of national mourning

200

How many stars did the 1777 US flag contain? Hint - The Betsy Ross Flag

13

200
If flag is being flown at half-staff what is the proper procedure during retreat to retrieve it?
What is being raised briskly to the top, then lowered ceremoniously?
200
These things should be the only thing visible when the flag is correctly folded.
What is the blue field of stars?
200
The year was the US flag raised on the moon.
What is 1969?
300

What should you do to fly the US flag at night?

It should be illuminated or lit.

300

How many stripes does the current US flag contain?

13

300
The name comes from "réveille" comes from what language and to mean what?
What is French for "wake up?"
300

Can the US flag touch the ground?

No

300
The year the "Pledge of Allegiance" was first published.
What is 1892?
400
Is it OK to fly the US flag in the rain?

No, the flag should be lowered

400

Name one of the last two states to get represented with a star on the American Flag.

Alaska and Hawaii

400
After reveille, this song is played.
What is "To the Colors?"
400

How should you "retire" an American flag?

It is burned only during a retirement ceremony

400

What other flag was part of the US flag in 1775?

The British flag (aka the Union Jack)

500
The section of law dealing with American Flag etiquette is generally referred to as this
What is Flag Code?
500

What does the blue background on the US flag stand for?

Union

500
The number of military wreath laying ceremonies at the Tomb of the Unknown soldiers.
What is 2,500?
500
These are the regular flag dimensions.
What are 3' x 5'?
500
The year the US flag was placed on the North Pole.
What is 1909?
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