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The American Flag

Explain two historical facts about the American flag Outline the steps to hoist & lower the American flag Demonstrate procedures to present a flag to a distinguished recipient. The American Flag. Quick Write. Make a quick list of everything you know about the design of the American flag.

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The American Flag

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  1. Explain two historical facts about the American flag Outline the steps to hoist & lower the American flag Demonstrate procedures to present a flag to a distinguished recipient The American Flag

  2. Quick Write Make a quick list of everything you know about the design of the American flag. Write down what you know about how to display it, treat it, and show it respect. What does the American flag mean to you?

  3. During the Revolutionary War, patriots made flags • Grand Union Flag • First flag of the colonists that looked like the present Stars and Stripes • Also known as the Congress Colors, the “First Navy Ensign, or the Cambridge Flag • Design: 13 stripes, blue field with two crosses • On June 14, 1777 the American flag was adopted . • The design called for • 13 stripes, alternating red and white • A union—the upper left corner of the flag—with13 stars, white in a blue field • Betsy Ross is believed to be the one who designed the first flag of the United States History of the American flag

  4. History of the American flag • In 1794, Congress passed an act requiring that the flag have 15 stars and 15 stripes. • This flag inspired the “Star Spangled Banner”

  5. Capt Samuel C. Reid, USN, suggested • Constant of 13 stripes, but one star added to blue field for each new state added to Union • Number of stars equal to the number of states in the Union • Colors used in the American flag • White: purity and innocence • Red: hardiness and valor • Blue: vigilance, perseverance, and justice • The American flag is traditionally a symbol of liberty and freedom. History of the American flag

  6. Display flag only from sunrise to sunset on buildings and on stationary flagstaffs in the open. • Can display all-weather flag 24 hours a day if properly lit at night. • Can display flag in good weather on all days, especially certain holidays. When should the flag be displayed?

  7. The flag should be displayed • Daily on or near the main administration building of every public institution • On election days in or near every polling place • During school days in or near every schoolhouse Where should the flag be displayed?

  8. In a procession with another flag or flags • Marching right or front and center of line • On a float in a parade • On staff or suspended, folds falling free • On a vehicle, railroad train, or boat • Not draped over any surface • On a motorcar • Staff attached to chassis or right fender • No other flags or pennants above it • Exceptions: services at sea, U.N. flag How should the flag be positioned and displayed?

  9. Highest point: above all others • To the right • Display flag flat or hanging free • Hoist American flag first, lower last • Above and behind speaker • Not as covering for object • With flags of other nations • Separate staffs, equal size, same height Flag Display Summary

  10. When covering a casket • Place flag with union at head and over left shoulder. Do not lower flag into grave or let it touch ground. • Displayed w/United Nations flag • American flag should be on right and above United Nations flag. Flag Positioned & Displayed

  11. Never dip the flag to any person or thing. • Never display the flag with the union down, except as a signal of dire distress. • Never let the flag touch anything beneath it. • Never carry the flag flat or horizontally. • Never use the flag as apparel, bedding, or drapery. • Never use the flag as a ceiling covering. Show respect for the flag

  12. Do not put any markings on the flag. • Never use the flag to receive, hold, carry, or deliver anything. • Never use the flag for advertising. • Never use any part of the flag as a costume or athletic uniform. • Wear a flag pin on the left lapel near the heart. • If a flag is worn out, destroy it in a dignified way (burning). Show respect for the flag

  13. First, hoist it to the peak for an instant. • Then, lower it to the half-staff position. • Before it is lowered for the day, hoist it to the peak again. • Presidential order • Fly flag at half-staff after death of • President or former president • Vice president, Chief Justice, retired Chief Justice, or Speaker of the House • Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, secretary of an executive or military department, former vice president, governor of a state/territory/possession • Member of Congress Flying the flag at half-staff

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