Flag History
What did the first American flag look like in comparison to ours today
Had 13 stars instead of 50
Why are there 13 stripes
Represent the 13 colonies
When is it ok to leave a flag in the rain
If it’s an all weather flag
How many people should you have to fold a flag
3
2 types of flag ceremony’s we do
Flag raising
Flag lowering
Freebie
Extra points
Why are there 50 stars
Represents the 50 states
What time of day must a flag come down___, unless….
At night… unless there is a light shining on it
How should a flag be held when folded
With your arms crossed across your chest
Instead of sloppy what should a flag ceremony be
Clean and sharp
How many versions of the American flag are there
27
What does the color white in the flag represent
Purity and innocence
What can a flag never do
Touch the ground
What do the different people do when folding the flag
One person holds
One person folds
One person hovers their hands underneath so it doesn’t touch the ground
When do we salute the flag
When we are in uniform
When was the most recent America flag created
1960
What does it mean if the flag is at half mast
Sign of morning or distress
If a flag is roped and faded what must be done
The flag must be retired
What shape is the flags folded into
A triangle
What are the people called who raise or lower the flag
Color guard
What did Francis Scott Key write the star spangled banner on
On the back on an envelope
What do the colors red and blue represent
Red: bravery
Blue: justice
If there is more than one flag on a post where should the American flag be
At the top
Where do they put the flags at camp Mattatuck when they aren’t hung up
On the mantle over the fireplace
Walk through the steps of the flag ceremony
Demonstration