Foundations of United States Citizenship Lesson 1, Chapter 6 1 The American Flag and Other Symbols.

Foundations of United States Citizenship

Lesson 1, Chapter 61

The American Flag and Other Symbols

The American Flag and Other Symbols


Lesson 1, Chapter 6, The American Flag and Other

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What is the history of the American flag?

What is the history of the American flag?

• The Second Continental Congress officially adopted the American flag in Philadelphia on June 14, 1777 .

• The design called for• 13 stripes, alternating red and white• A union—the upper left corner of the flag—with

13 stars, white in a blue field • Francis Hopkinson is probably responsible

for the stars in the American flag.



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What is the history of the American flag? (cont’d)


• During the Revolutionary War, patriots made flags for our new nation.• Betsy Ross• The claim that she designed the first flag of

the United States is based on family traditions. Grandson William J. Canby claimed Grandma Betsy made the 1st flag.



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• Grand Union Flag• First flag of the colonists that

looked like the present Stars and Stripes

• Also known as the Congress Colors, the “First Navy Ensign, or the Cambridge Flag

• Design: 13 stripes, blue field with two crosses



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• In 1794, Congress passed an act requiring that the flag have 15 stars and 15 stripes.

• This became the official flag from 1795 to 1818.

• It played a role in historic events.• Inspired the “Star

Spangled Banner”



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• Capt Samuel C. Reid, USN, suggested • Constant of 13 stripes, but one star added to

blue field for each new state added to Union

• April 4, 1818: President Monroe accepted bill that reflected Reid’s ideas.

• Capt William Driver called the flag “Old Glory” before a voyage.



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• The flag changed as new states were admitted to the Union.• Last added stars were for Arizona, New

Mexico, Alaska and Hawaii.

• With the 50-star flag came a new design and arrangement of stars in the union.



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• Colors used in the American flag• White: purity and innocence• Red: hardiness and valor• Blue: vigilance, perseverance, and justice

• An American flag with 50 stars was raised for the first time on July 4, 1960, at Fort McHenry in Baltimore Harbor.

• The American flag is traditionally a symbol of liberty and freedom.



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• Elements in the design of today’s flag• 13 horizontal stripes—7 red and 6 white, alternating• Union of white, five-pointed stars on blue field• Blue field in the upper quarter of the flag next to the

staff, extending to the lower edge of the fourth red stripe from the top

• Number of stars equal to the number of states in the Union



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What laws and regulations govern the flag?

What laws and regulations govern the flag?

• United States Code• Can be found in the Congressional Archives

in Washington DC

• Executive orders and presidential proclamations



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When should the flag be displayed?

When should the flag be displayed?

• Display flag only from sunrise to sunset on buildings and on stationary flagstaffs in the open.

• Can display all-weather flag 24 hours a day if properly lit at night.

• Can display flag in good weather on all days, especially certain holidays.

Flag Display

Review Flag Code Brochure

Handed out in class

Flag Display

Review Flag Code Brochure

Handed out in class



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• January – New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Day, Inauguration Day

• February – Lincoln’s Birthday, Washington’s Birthday, Presidents’ Day

• March/April – Easter• May – Armed Forces Day, Memorial Day• June – Flag Day• July – Independence Day• August -- 000000



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• September – Labor Day, Patriot Day, Constitution Day

• October – Columbus Day, Navy Day• November – Election Day, Veterans Day,

Thanksgiving Day• December – Pearl Harbor Day, Christmas Day



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When should the flag be displayed? (cont’d)

When should the flag be displayed? (cont’d)

• The flag should be displayed• Daily on or near the main administration

building of every public institution• On election days in or near every polling

place• During school days in or near every

schoolhouse



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How should the flag be positioned and displayed?


• In a procession with another flag or flags• Marching right or front and center of line

• On a float in a parade• On staff or suspended, folds falling free

• On a vehicle, railroad train, or boat• Not draped over any surface

• On a motorcar• Staff attached to chassis or right fender



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(cont’d)


(cont’d)• No other flags or pennants above it

• Exceptions: services at sea, U.N. flag

• National colors only on vehicles designed for colors and color guards

• If displayed with crossed staffs, flag on and staff in front



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(cont’d)


(cont’d)• Display flag flat or hanging free.• With other flags of states/localities/societies

• On separate staffs: Flag in center, at highest point

• Hoist American flag first, lower last• On same halyard: American flag at highest point

• No other flags/pennants above or to right of American flag



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(cont’d)


(cont’d)• With flags of other nations

• Separate staffs, equal size, same height

• On horizontal staff or angled staff from windowsill, balcony, or front of building• Union at peak of staff (unless at half-staff)

• Over a sidewalk, on rope from house to pole• Hoist out from building, union first



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(cont’d)


(cont’d)• Against a wall or in a window

• Union uppermost, to flag’s own right• Over the middle of the street

• Vertically, union toward north or east• Flat on speaker’s platform

• Above and behind speaker• In ceremony for unveiling statue/monument

• Not as covering for object



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(cont’d)


(cont’d)• When flying the flag at half-staff

• First, hoist it to the peak for an instant.• Then, lower it to the half-staff position.• Before it is lowered for the day, hoist it

to the peak again.

• On Memorial Day, display the flag at half-staff until noon only.



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(cont’d)


(cont’d)• Presidential order: Fly flag at half-staff upon

death of important government figures.• Flag may be displayed at half-staff for death

of other officials or foreign dignitaries.• Governor of state/territory/possession may decide

to fly national flag at half-staff upon death of present or former official of that government.



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(cont’d)


(cont’d)• Fly flag at half-staff after death of

• President or former president• Vice president, Chief Justice, retired Chief Justice,

or Speaker of the House• Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, secretary of

an executive or military department, former vice president, governor of a state/territory/possession

• Member of Congress



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(cont’d)


(cont’d)• When covering a casket

• Place flag with union at head and over left shoulder. Do not lower flag into grave or let it touch ground.

• When displayed with United Nations flag• American flag should be on right and above

United Nations flag.



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What is the proper way to show respect for the flag?

What is the proper way to show respect for the flag?

• Never dip the flag to any person or thing.

• Never display the flag with the union down, except as a signal of dire distress.

• Never let the flag touch anything beneath it.



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What is the proper way to show respect for the flag? (cont’d)


• Never carry the flag flat or horizontally.

• Never use the flag as apparel, bedding, or drapery.

• When using bunting, always arrange it with blue above, white in the middle, and red below.



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• Never use or store the flag in a way that might tear, soil, or damage it.

• Never use the flag as a ceiling covering.

• Do not put any markings on the flag.

• Never use the flag to receive, hold, carry, or deliver anything.



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• Never use the flag for advertising.

• Never use any part of the flag as a costume or athletic uniform.

• Wear a flag pin on the left lapel near the heart.

• If a flag is worn out, destroy it in a dignified way (burning).

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