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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 do we show loyalty to when we say pledge of allegiance?
The US Pledge of Allegiance is meant to show loyalty to the flag and "to the Republic for which it stands" which is the United States of America.
What does the blue field on the American flag mean?
the blue represents vigilance, perseverance, and justice
Why is it punishable to burn the mericn fflag flag?
Flag desecration (burning the flag, stomping the flag, etc.) is totally legal in the United States! A court case in 1989, and again in 1990, ruled that it is unconstitutional for the government to ban flag desecration under the First Amendment.
However, other countries such as Japan and New Zealand may have restrictions on flag desecration.
Which group carrries the American flag in a drum and bugle corps?
A group of people called the 'color guard' escort the flag.
What are wrong things to do with the American flag?
When waving the American flag, be careful not to let any part of it touch the ground, because this is offensive.
When was Gregory Lee Johnson arrested for burning the US Flag?
Gregory Lee Johnson was arrested on Wednesday, August 22, 1984, for burning a flag in protest of President Reagan's "War Chest" during the Republican National Convention in Dallas.
Johnson was convicted under Texas Penal Code Ann. § 42.09(a)(3), Texas Venerated Objects Law, and sentenced to one year in prison and a $2,000 fine.
His case was eventually appealed to the US Supreme Court as Texas v. Johnson, (1989)
Case Citation:
Texas v. Johnson, 491 US 397 (1989)
For more information, see Related Questions, below.
How many stars were there on the united states flag in 1927?
48 states had been admitted to the Union in 1927. Alaska and Hawaii were admitted later.
How did the American flag fly in space?
I presume you mean on the moon. Well, it didn't fly, exactly. Rather, the top side of the flag was attached to a rod that ran perpendicular to the flagpole. Otherwise, the flag would have simply hung limp without any wind to support it.
Who was the first person to use the name 'old glory'?
In 1831, Capt. William Driver, a shipmaster, was the first person to use the name "Old Glory" for the U.S. flag.
What are the 3 things one should never do to the flag?
never fly it upside down, do let it hit the floor, and don't burn it
What airline uses an American flag as a logo?
North American Airlines, displays some of the US flag on its tail as a logo. Although not the whole flag is shown, it can be presumed it is represent USA.
Although not an Airline, the presidents AIR FORCE 1, displays a small but full USA flag on the Tail of the plane.
Should the us flag be left or right?
it all depends, if it is just a picture it should be right, if it is on a millitary uniform it should be left becuase thats how it was when we headed into battle during the revolutionary war. so it all depends
Metal and wood were probably the most common materials for the poles, wool being the most likely material for the flag.
