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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 did clothing look like during the American renaissance?
Italian and Germanic designs influenced people in America during renaissance. Clothing of women were square-shaped or barrel-shaped and wide, declaring a symbol of status.
What are 10 facts about the american flag?
The american flag was preferred to be the representations of every country which is known to be their cultures, beliefs, and stands of their sovereignty. That exactly yielding up their power and independence.
Is it OK to cut up an American flag to repair another?
The American flag is not to be repaired but replaced according to the US Flag Code - see link below .
Your American flag fish will not eat?
I'm facing the same problem.Just wait for them to settle in with the other fish and the aquarium.
How many forts were there during the Civil War?
There were an estimate of 80 forts that were attacked during the Civil War.
What is the original color of a baseball?
Dark leather was used for the cover because it was readily available and easier for the players to see when the ball was hit in the air on a clear day. White baseballs were later introduced (1861) because most ball fields at the time had heavily wooded area back drops, and it was easier to see the white ball. Famed baseball writer Henry Chadwick advocated using a dark red leather baseball as late as 1875 but white baseballs were used ever since.
In 1970 The maverick owner of the Oakland Athletics Charlie Finley made efforts to introduce a bright orange baseball that Charlie thought might put some pizazz into the stuffy ole national pastime. The Orange Baseball had two principal advantages over conventional white baseballs: (1) fans could follow the flight of an orange ball more easily than a white ball, especially when hit to the outfield, and (2) the batter could more easily see an orange ball being delivered at a speed of 90-100 miles per hour out of the normally white background of a pitcher's uniform.
What is the measurements of the American flag in feet-inches?
You can make it as large or as small as you want. According to the official specifications, the width should be 1.9 times the height.
How many stars are on the current American flag what do the stand for?
In 2016, there are 50 stars on the flag of the United States of America and each star represents a state in the union.
Is it legal to cut the stars from a retired American flag?
Possibly. I would advise NOT to do it though... Check with your local Chamber of Commerce.
When did Albert Einstein move to the United States?
Albert Einstein left Germany to visit United States when Adolf Hitler came to power in 1933 he decided not to go back.. But ended up going back to help the Jews escape and brought back to my knowledge was around 200 Jews to the United States.
How do you fly the American flag should I fly an American flag below a light or above a light?
The American flag should be flown above a light as a sign of respect
What is a black and white American flag?
The POW/MIA flag. It is used to represent American Prisoners of War and Missing in Action.
The POW/MIA flag was created by the National League of Families and officially recognized by the Congress in conjunction with the Vietnam War POW/MIA issue, "as the symbol of our Nation's concern and commitment to resolving as fully as possible the fates of Americans still prisoner, missing and unaccounted for in Southeast Asia, thus ending the uncertainty for their families and the Nation."
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An oblong or square piece of cloth that is raised or attached to a pole and used as emblem or marker (OED)
What is the old version of glory be prayer?
This ancient prayer is based on the New Testament verses from:
+ Romans 16:27
+ Galatians 1:5
+ 1 Timothy 1:17
+ Hebrews 13:21
+ 1 Peter 4:11 In the original Greek:
Δόξα Πατρὶ καὶ Υἱῷ καὶ Ἁγίῳ Πνεύματι,
καὶ νῦν καὶ ἀεὶ καὶ εἰς τοὺς αἰῶνας τῶν αἰώνων. Ἀμήν.
Literally translated into English:
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit,
Both now and ever, and unto the ages of ages. Amen. The most common English translations are:
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. And:
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit.
As it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen. Sources:
"Gloria Patri: The History and Theology of the Lesser Doxology," by Rev. Nicholas Ayo, C.S.C., professor emeritus in the Program of Liberal Studies at the University of Notre Dame
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume V, (1909), Doxology (see link)
Why on Nov 20 2010 are CBS football commentators wearing an American flag lapel pin?
On November 20, 2010, CBS football commentators wore American flag lapel pins to honor and show support for the troops and their sacrifices in the wake of Veterans Day, which is observed on November 11. This gesture was part of a broader initiative to recognize military service members and raise awareness about their contributions. The display of the flag pin symbolized patriotism and solidarity with veterans and active-duty personnel.
