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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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When was Joey McIntyre one of People magazine's most eligible bachelors?
Joey McIntyre was named one of People magazine's most eligible bachelors in 1992.
What flag can fly higher then the American flag?
When it is displayed from the same flagpole with another flag - of a state, community, society or Scout unit - the flag of the United States must always be at the top except that the church pennant may be flown above the flag during church services for Navy personnel when conducted by a Naval chaplain on a ship at sea. http://www.usflag.org/flagetiquette.html
How do you say american flag in spanish?
Estandarte -e (as in Italian "legere", to read) - ese - te - a - ene - de - a - ere - te - e
pendón - pe - ene - de - o acentuada - ene
publicidad electrónica (on the internet) - pe - u - be - ele - i (as in bee) - ce - i - de - a - de____ e - ele - e - ce - te - ere - o acentuada - ene - i - ce - a.
Value of an e class American flag stamp?
Stamp Value Date of rate change
A 15 cents 5/29/78
B 18 cents 3/22/81
C 20 cents 11/1/81
D 22 cents 2/17/85
E 25 cents 4/3/88
F 29 cents 2/3/91
... F makeup rate 4 cents
G 32 cents 1/1/95
... G makeup rate 3 cents
H 33 cents 1/10/99
... H makeup rate 1 cent
(no I stamp) 34 cents 1/7/01
Why is there an American flag on the NFL helmet?
It depends on what team's helmet you are reffering to. All NFL helmets have the following decals in the back: American flag, NFL logo and the manufacturer's safety warning decal that came with the helmet. Many teams also have the player's number on the back. The Dallas Cowboys have the last name of the player on the back of the helmet courtesy of a household labelmaker.
Did China see the American flag on the moon?
Neither China not any other country has yet BEEN to the moon to see the flag at the landing site.
What do the colors in the U.S flag represent?
White signifies purity and innocence, Red, hardiness & valour, and Blue, the color of the Chief (the broad band above the stripes) signifies vigilance, perseverance & justice."
Is it illegal to stomp on an American flag?
Under U.S. Code › Title 4 › Chapter 1 › § 8, the act of stomping on an American flag would fall under at least two provisions of the code. As examples:
- To stomp on it implies it is on the ground, which is prohibited.
- The flag should never be disrespected.
- The flag should not be left in a horizontal, flat position, but should fly free.
The illegality portion of your question is more difficult to answer. This Code has little in the way of enforcement. If you do bad acts toward a flag, plenty of people will be "up in arms" over your actions! Military and Vets would be very vocal about your disrespect. Yet, I've never heard of anyone being arrested for mistreatment of the US Flag. Perhaps we need to arrest, so people start to understand that the flag has meaning and value. It isn't just colored fabric.
However, I can think of one instance where others might hail an "offender" who sullies the flag. If all I had was a large flag and an injured patient I needed to move to safety, but a patient I could not carry, I'd probably put the person on the flag to move them, especially if transporting by another way could lead to more injury. I would use strips to bind the person's wounds. Now, if I was in a war zone and in desperate circumstances, I might be applauded for using this iconic symbol to save a soldier's life, the life he laid down for our flag and country. However, my actions would put the flag under every disrespect listed: laid flat, deliberately used to "carry" (something) someone, dragged across the ground, deliberately soiled or even muddied, deliberately torn apart to wear almost as clothing (bandages) , damaged, soiled and bled upon, and so it could never be displayed again as a flag. Now, would my actions be hailed for attempting to save a life? Or would I be criticized and maligned for defacing and disrespecting the flag? Such are quandaries humans must sort through to decide on the most ethical actions---even if it disobeys a Law or Code.
Is it a federal crime to steal an American flag from a church building?
Is it a federal offense to steal a flag from a church building
What values does the US Flag represent?
The US Flag should represent these values:
- the sacrifices that men and women made on behalf of us so we could have our freedom and liberties
- color blue - the valor of our ancestors who fought and died in many battles and to our soldiers who continue to defend our flag
- white color - for the purity in all of our hearts and the honor we should show in our everyday lives
- red color - represents the blood shed and the millions of lives lost in service to our country, including everyday citizens
- our individual and collective freedoms
- as a symbol of hope to those oppressed by tyranny and terror who may come to the US to seek freedom
- our collective and individual human rights
- our collective and individual civil liberties
- our collective and individual civic responsibilities
- the union of 50 States
- the individuation of 50 States within this union
- To honor the men smart enough to draft our Constitution and Bill of Rights and the women who supported this cause behind the scenes.
How could rockets and bombs prove that the American flag was still flying during the night?
The light from the red glare you would be able to see it.
Is the first stripe on the American flag white or red?
The first of the thirteen stripes is red. The last is also red.
What means a gold ball on American flag?
A gold ball on the American flag typically refers to the finial or ornament that is placed atop flagpoles. It is often a decorative element that symbolizes freedom and patriotism. However, there is no specific significance attributed to a gold ball in relation to the flag itself; it's more about the flagpole's design. In some contexts, it may represent the sun or light, but its meaning can vary based on individual interpretation.
Why is american flag waving on moon?
When American astronauts planted it in the moons surface they of course did it symbolically. A symbol of American accomplishment as President Kennedy set as a goal. It lays claim to no territory. Since there is no wind on our moon, in order for it to not simply droop, the astronauts fixed up a horizontal metal strip through the upper part so that it would extend out and be visible. It is not perfectly flat and thus has a slight wavelike appearance. And that appearance will stay. My question would be, "will the colors fade due to the bleaching effect of the sun's rays"?
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