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Flag of the United States
The American flag (less commonly referred to as the US flag, 'Old Glory', 'The Stars and Stripes' or 'The Star Spangled Banner') is the national flag of the United States of America. The flag has 13 red and white stripes, which represent the original 13 colonies that fought in the American Revolution, and 50 stars to represent the fifty US states. Questions about the American flag can be directed here.
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What amendment stated that the United States would not make Cuba one of its territories?
The correct answer would be the Teller Amendment.
The Teller Amendment was an amendment to a joint resolution of the United States Congress, enacted on April 19, 1898, in reply to President William McKinley's War Message. It placed a condition of the United States military in Cuba. According to the clause, the U.S. could not annex Cuba but only leave "control of the island to its people."
Should the American flag be at half mast on the 4th of July?
It is represented to be a soilder of some sort has past on and died.
When did the current American flag first fly?
The Adoption Of Our Flag was officially adopted on June 14, 1777.
Continental Congress adopted the stars and stripes pattern for the National Flag of the United States.
Each color used in the flag symbolized a quality people felt our country displayed or should strive to display. Today these same colors and basic pattern are used, although some minor changes have occurred over time.
White signifies purity and innocence, red signifies hardiness and valor, and blue signifies vigilance, perseverance, and justice.
Why is American flag folded in a triangle?
you fold the flag the flag hotdog style twice, then you fold it in triangles starting on the stripes side, once you get to the end tuck the remaining piece of the flag inside
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Represents the 3 cornered hat worn by members of the US Military at the time of the revolution.
Are there any 49 star American flags?
yes my mother has my grandfathers forty star flag allthoe i dont know the year i do know it was be for 1876 because 13th star was added in 1876 i would like to find out more history on this flag(F.L.T.)
Do you have to stand when the pledge to the American flag is done?
There is no law requiring you to do so. If you feel patriotic and wish to participate in the pledge, then stand, put your hand over your heart, and recite it. You can also stand respectfully and remain silent if you have any objection to the pledge (e.g. some people do for religious reasons, or for political reasons). Sitting while others stand and recite the pledge is your right, but people will undoubted be offended by this so be prepared to engage in a conversation with people about your decision.
What makes people proud to be American?
The fact that they have every right and freedom that you can think of.
Or perhaps the reason that Americans are proud to be Americans, is due to an inflated sense of self-worth and self-righteousness, coupled with ethnocentrism. You see, many Americans have conditioned themselves to believe that they are better than people from other countries; some such as Rush Limbaugh even believe that God actually favors their nationalities over others. We like to believe that we are more intellectually enlightened than others, in order to discredit and disregard others' views, all the while reinforcing what we already know to be true. Essentially, our pride could be summarized as narcissistic personality disorder on a macro scale (and mostly by Anglo-Americans).
Americans have a lot to be grateful for, but is always important to not mistake patriotism for nationalism. There is a distinct difference between the two. When we have to prop our egos on the backs of others, we are only fooling ourselves, and doing no favors for humanity at all.
By the way, this comment was made by an American-born descendant of a Mayflower passenger, so if you think my views are un-American or that you are more American than me, why don't you ask a slave-descended Black American how they think America got to become the superpower she is today, or perhaps a Cherokee on what he/she thinks about illegal immigration.
What do the stripes on a American flag represent?
Well, the 13 stripes represent the original 13 colinies of the U.S.A.. It used to be 1 stripe and star for each state, but with each new state that joined, another stripe and star had to be added. Eventually, there were so many stripes, it was decided that there would be only 13 stripes to honour the first 13 colonies and just a star for each state. I don't really know why the stripes are coloured white and red.
Who stitched the first American flag?
Betsy Ross stitched the first American Flag.
The Betsy Ross story is a family legend that was unknown until nearly a century after Congress adopted the 13-star and 13-stripe flag. Ms Ross is known to have made flags, but her connection with sewing the very first flag of stars and strips is an undocumented myth. She was one of a number of flagmakers in Philadelphia at the time and may have been the one with the most family connections, but it wasn't until 1870 that her grandson made the claim that Betsy met with George Washington, made design suggestions, and sewed the first flag.
Why is the Texas flag side by side the American flag?
TEXAS Flag is the only United States (State Flag) that is allowed to fly at equal height as the United States Flag. All other State flags must according to Federal Law fly below the top height of the U.S flag.
Who is credited with sewing the first American flag?
Although the colonies had many different flags in the early days of the revolution, Betsy Ross lays claim to the stars and stripes. Her design was so simple and powerful that it was universally adopted.
Whats the american flags nickname?
Names are Old Glory, Stars and Stripes and the Star Spangled Banner
Old Glory, the Star-Spangled Banner, the Stars and Stripes, and the Red, White, and Blue
It depends which country in America you are referring to
What did the 13 stars on the first American flag mean?
The 13 original colonies: Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, South Carolina, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Virginia.
How many stripes are there on an american flag?
On the flag there are 13 stripes. They are there to signify the 13 original colonies that where on the east coast before the American revolution.
Which colony does each of the seven red stripes represent?
The original 13 Colonies of British North America became the first 13 states of the United States of America by their signing of the Declaration of Independence of July 4th 1776 and going on to prosecute the War for Independence from Great Britain, the Revolutionary War (1775-1783). The first Flag Resolution dated June 14th 1777 reads "Resolved: that the flag of the United States be made of thirteen stripes, alternate red and white; that the union be thirteen stars, white in a blue field, representing a new Constellation." In 1818 Congress again reinforced the historical representation of the 13 stripes representing the first 13 states. The United States of America therefore was born out of the first 13 Colonies. The 13 alternating red and white stripes on our National flag pays tribute to those first 13 colonies that became the first 13 states, that fought for the birth of a new nation.
How many stars in each row on American flag?
There is five rows...so.......there is ten stars in each row. :)
Is Betsy Ross the woman who sewed the American flag?
This is another American fable about our history. Ross did not make the flag nor did Washington design it. Her grandson made up the story and has come to us as truth. Congress gives credit to Francis Hopkinson who designed the first flag for the navy in 1776. It was a basic British Union flag with stripes and our second flag replaced the cross on the British flag with stars. The colors do not stand for anything contrary to the Boy Scout handbook.
What does the US flag symbolize?
It also represents the people who died to make America free and they should be honored highly. During war years, going back even to the Civil War, not only the soldiers, but their families made great sacrifices fighting for what they believed in.
Your country's flag should ALWAYS been honored!
The US Flag represents Democracy, Freedom, and Opportunity.
How many stars where on the American flag when Richard Nixon left office?
There were, as now, 50 stars on the flag. The last states to join the union were Alaska and Hawaii in 1959. Richard Nixon was in office from 1969 to 1974
Did Betsy Ross make the first American Flag by herself?
According to legend, no. Three members of the Continental Congress, George Washington, George Ross, and Robert Morris met with her in May of 1776 to discuss making the flag. Click on the 'Betsy Ross' link on this page to learn more about the making of the first American flag.She had 7 children only 5 lived.
If she didn't make the flag it isn't known right now. This is a story her grandson told in 1870. Congress gives most of the credit to Francis Hopkinson who designed the flag. The first flag was made for the navy in 1776 and it was a basic British flag with stripes. The second flag had stars where the British flag had a cross.
Who was rumored to have created the first American flag?
Betsy Ross is credited with designing and sewing the original Unites States flag with the circle of thirteen stars and the red and white stripes. However, the current 50 star version was designed by Robert Heft for a school project when he was 17.
