History of the Flag Of the U.S.A and Indiana's Flag. Flashcards
How many red stripes are on the American flag? How about white?
7 red stripes, 6 white.
Which version of the U.S. flag has been in use the longest?
The current one.
How many different U.S. flags have been made?
27.
When was the current U.S. flag adopted?
July 4th,1960.
What does Indiana’s flag represent?
The Outer circle of stars are the original 13 colonies, the 5 stars in the circle are the next 5 states, and the large star is Indiana, the 19th state. The torch stands for liberty and enlightenment, and the rays are their far reaching influence.
What are some traditions of the flag?
Raise the flag quickly, and lower it slowly and cerimoniously. Never let it touch the floor. Only fly the flag at night if it is properly lit up. Never hang it upside down unless there is an emergency. Do not fly in bad weather, unless it is certainly an all weather flag.
When attached to you car, where should the flag be?
Clamped to the right fender.
When hanging the flag on a wall, what corner should the blue section be at?
The top left.
What should be at the peak when you put your flag on your porch?
The Blue Section
What is the Union of the Flag?
The Blue Section.
When do you put your flag at half mast?
Memorial day, Peace officers Memorial day, Patriot Day, Pearl Harbour Rememberance Day, or if there is a tragic occurance within the country such as a time of national mourning.
How to dispose of the American Flag?
Fold it into a cerimonial triangle, put it in a strudy wooden box, and bury it.
Pledge of Allegience?
I pledge alliegance, to the flag of the United states of America, and to the republic, for which it stands, one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
America’s motto?
In God We Trust, or E Pluribus Unum (Out of many, one).
Who (allegedly) SEWD the first American Flag?
Philadelphia seamstress, Betsy Ross.
