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When does the United States celebrate Independence Day?
July 4
Can the flag be flown at night?
Yes, if properly lit
What do the stripes on the flag represent?
The original 13 colonies.
What are the 2 appropraite ways you can wear a flag?
As a patch on an official uniform or on a lapel pin over your heart.
What shape is a properly folded flag?
A triangle.
What is the Flag Code?
Directions on how to take care of and display the flag.
What do you do with the flag if there is bad weather?
Take it down.
What do the stars represent, and how many stars are on our current flag?
Each state, and there are 50 stars.
What do we call the blue part of the flag?
The Union
What is the part of the flaf furthest away from the union called?
The fly.
What year was the Flag Code written?
1942.
Does the flag of the United States fly above, or level with, state flags?
Above state flags (or to the far left of the observer).
Should the flag of the United States of America ever touch the ground?
No. It should be kept off the ground it's entire life.
When you retire a flag, this is the only part of that you can cut.
The stripes.
How can a flag be cleaned?
Wash it with a gentle detergent and hang or lie flat to dry.
When is Flag day?
June 14
When should the flag be flown at half staff?
To show sorrow and mourning following a national tragedy, the death of a president or other national or state figure, or to honor those who have sacrificed their lives for their country.
How should a flag be properly be disposed of?
Burning in a respectful ceremony and burying the ashes and grommets.
What is a memorial flag?
A flag that is given to the family of a veteran who has passed away.
In what year was our latest flag adopted?
1960....When Hawaii became a state!
When is it okay to fly a flag upside down?
When you are in distress or danger
What do the colors of the flag symbolize?
Nothing
What are flags made of?
They used to be made of cotton or wool, but are now usually nylon.
What are the 5 branches of the military?
Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard.