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It is not a myth it is just that this is only done on a military base as to defend our rights.
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What is in the military flag pole ball?
legend is a match, an m-16 round, and a razor blade.
What does it mean if a flag is flown backwards -?
In wartime the flag is worn backwards to show advancement.. take the flag and put it on a flag-pole and run at the enemy.. it flies backwards.. Hope this helped Flying the flag upsidedown is a sign of duress. The idea being that your enemies would not know which side was up but your friends would and would come to your aid.
Why is the red cross flag a red cross on a white back round?
Because When the red cross first started the gowns that women would wear had that. And the needed a flag so soldiers would know that they knew they were there to help. So they took a gown and hung it on a pole.
What did native Americans wave the American flag when the militia attacked at sand creek massacre?
They had a treaty with the government that was broken when the attack happened and by waving the flag they were trying to tell the troops that this was the case. Many stood under the flag pole and were killed. Men, women , and children were killed in the vicious attack. One mother hid her children in a ditch to protect them and they were killed. Read Black Elk Speaks.
Did the picture of the Iwo Jima flag raising include any other soldiers?
The picture that was printed in the papers in 1945 was the second flag raising of the day. If you get a copy of Flags of Our Fathers by James Bradley is the author. There is a picture in the middle that shows one pole going up as a second is coming down. The picture itself shows 6 men ~ Ira Hayes is at the back having just let go of the pole, Franklin Sousley is in front of him and if you look closely there is another soldier beside Frank - that is Mike Strank their Sergeant. In front of them you can see Jack Bradley (medic and father of the author), beside him barely visible is Rene Gagnon and at the base of the pole is Harlon Block.
What does the truck on the flag pole stand for?
The ball on top of the flag pole is call the truck
What is pole that whole the flag called?
Did you mean "holds the flag" question is confusing
What do you call the ball on top of the flag pole?
A truck
Examples of what is measured in decimeters?
a flag pole,a truck,
Why are flag poll trucks called trucks?
I was informed that the top of a flag pole was called a truck. Now I learn that it is not a truck but a finial. The turck is the mechanism that connects the finial to the flag pole. IS this correct and where do these words come from.
Flag Pole?
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What are some urban legends of flag pole trucks?
The truck is the name for the round ball on top of the flagpole. It serves to keep the flag from getting caught if wind flips it over the pole. There are a number of legends about what is inside the truck- a match to burn the flag, a razor blade to cut up the flag, a pistol cartridge for the last soldier, etc. Sorry- the ball is hollow. Nothing in there.
What do flag tent magnet have in common?
They all have the word 'pole' in common... flag-pole - tent-pole - magnetic-pole.
How do you hang a flag?
With a flag pole
What Does Mario Jump On When He Completes a Level?
Flag pole
How high is a school flag pole?
The average height of a flag pole is around 58.48089416'
Where is the only truck on a Marine Corps base that doesn't move?
On top of the base cg's flag pole, it's slept truk tho
