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What is the purpose of the ball at the top of a flag pole?
The ball at the top of the flag pole is probably just there for decoration. Or, it may simply be there to balance out the pole... who knows? But according to my friends, it's also to keep the flag from flying off the pole, too.
What side does the American flag go on the flag pole?
The American flag should be displayed on the flagpole to the right of any other flags when positioned side by side. When flown alone, it should be at the top of the flagpole. Additionally, when the flag is displayed vertically against a wall, the union (the blue field with stars) should be at the top and to the flag's right.
What side does the us flag go on the flag pole when putting the state flag up?
When displaying the U.S. flag alongside state flags on a flagpole, the U.S. flag should always be positioned at the top of the pole. If multiple flags are displayed on separate poles, the U.S. flag should be placed on the center pole if it is in the center, or to the right of the other flags if arranged in a line. This positioning reflects the U.S. flag's status as the national flag and shows proper respect.
What are the parts of the American Flag?
The blue field in the top left corner which holds 50 stars for the 50 US states of America. The rest of the flag are 13 red and white stripes (7 red, 6 white) representing the original 13 colonies of Britain on the East Coast. The blue field with the 50 stars is called the "canton" or the "union." The "field" is what contains the stripes. The "fly" is the length of the flag (left to right). The "hoist" of the flag is the height of the flag on the side that it is attached to a pole or a halyard for raising and lowering.
What side should the us flag fly?
When looking at a series of flags in the USA the flag of the United States of America should always be on the left. Another way to look at it, if you were the flag this would be the flag's right. On a stage the US flag should be on the left of the stage from the audience view, to the right hand of the speaker. Again, the flag is positioned on the flag's right. If there is a row of flags the US flag should be in the center on the tallest flag pole.
Who planted second flag on south pole?
The second flag planted at the South Pole was by the Soviet Union during the 1959 Soviet Antarctic Expedition. The team reached the South Pole on January 17, 1959, and planted their flag alongside the flag left by the original 1911 expedition led by Roald Amundsen.
Who planted the US flag on the north pole in 1909?
Matthew Henson
What country has planted a titanium flag on the ocean floor at the North Pole?
Russia.
What is the south pole attached to?
The south flag. on a serious note, the south pole is in Antarctica.
Which flag should be larger the Texas flag or the American flag?
According to the US Flag Code, the US Flag should be larger in size and (if flying on the same pole), at the top of the pole. If flying the American flag with a state flag, the American flag needs to be on a taller pole than the state flag and displayed on the flag's right side. If flying them on poles of equal size, then flying the American flag on the flag's right side is correct.
What is allowed to be on top of a flag pole that displays the American flag?
An American Eagle in flight is placed on the flag post top.
Why did the flag on the moon not slump against the pole?
The lack of atmosphere on the moon means there's no wind to cause the flag to slump against the pole. When the flag was initially planted, the horizontal pole along the top edge helped it maintain its iconic rippled appearance.
Does the American flag have to be bigger than any other flag on the pole?
yes
What Scandinavian country was the first to fly its flag to the south pole?
Norway was the first Scandinavian country to fly its flag at the South Pole. Roald Amundsen, a Norwegian explorer, led the first successful expedition to reach the South Pole in 1911.
What was Mawsons goal?
To put the Australian flag on the South Pole
How do you hang the American flag with Canadian flag?
Do Not hang them on the same flag pole!Both flags should be the same size and same height above the ground on the same height flag pole.
Who has the distinction of being the first Asian to have hoisted the Indian national flag at the north pole?
Dr. Jagannathan Srinivasaraghavan planted an Indian national flag on April 23 1985.
