Flag questions
When was the first official U.S. flag adopted by the Continental Congress?
June 14, 1777.
What does it mean if the flag is flown upside down?
It is a signal of dire distress or emergency.
What rank is known as "no insignia"?
Private (E-1).
Which U.S. state has the longest coastline?
Alaska (over 33,904 miles).
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Who is credited with designing the current 50-star flag?
Robert G. Heft, a 17-year-old high school student in 1958.
True or False: The Pledge of Allegiance was written by Francis Scott Key
False (It was written by Francis Bellamy in 1892).
What rank is indicated by 3 stripes up, 1 stripe down, and crossed rifles?
Staff Sergeant (E-6).
What is the only U.S. state that borders only one other state?
Maine.
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What do the colors of the flag symbolize?
Red symbolizes hardiness and valor; White symbolizes purity and innocence; Blue represents vigilance, perseverance, and justice.
Which state was the last to be added, triggering the 50th star?
Hawaii.
What does the "cross rifles" in the center of stripes signify?
It signifies the enlisted rank is a non-commissioned officer or higher (Corporal and above).
When you stand at the Four Corners Monument, which four states can you be in at the same time?
Arizona, Utah, Colorado, and New Mexico.
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How many versions of the American flag have existed?
27.
Should the flag be flown at night?
Yes, but only if it is illuminated.
What does the term "Semper Fidelis" mean?
"Always Faithful".
Which state has a larger population: California or Texas?
California.
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What is the proper way to dispose of a flag that is no longer fit for display?
It should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning.
When displaying the flag against a wall, where should the union (blue field) be?
To the flag's own right, or the observer's left.
Based on the "Rule of Three," what size unit does a sergeant typically lead?
A squad (comprised of 3 fire teams).
Who was the first U.S. president to live in the White House?
John Adams (George Washington never lived there).
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