Creation
Who created the first US flag
Betsy Ross
What do the colors Red, White, and Blue stand for?
Valor, Purity, Vigilance/perseverance/justice
When was flag day made an official holiday
In 1916
How do many people celebrate flag day?
Flying their flag outside their house
When was the first flag created
June 14th 1777
What do the flag stars symbolize
The original 13 states
What is the flag's meaning?
National unity, peace, and the principles of freedom and liberty
How long does Flag Week last?
From June 8th to June 14th
Who created the official flag design?
Francis Hopskinson
What do the American flag's stripes represent?
The 13 colonies' quest for independence
Where does Flag Day date back?
1861 Hartford, Connecticut
What does Flag Week represent?
History and significance of the American flag, freedom, and national values.
Why was the first American flag created
To unite the original 13 colonies
Why are the thirteen stars in a circle?
To represent equality among the 13 original colonies
What president got Flag Day established?
President Woodrow Wilson
What groups organize Flag Week Events
Veteran groups, schools, and community organizations.
What group of men asked for the first flag to be created?
George Washington, Robert Morris, and George Ross
What was the purpose of the design?
To unite the colonies and celebrate their independence from British rule
When was flag day formally recognized
1949
When did Flag Week originate?
1966