OUR FLAG

The American Flag is the symbol that represents the United States of America.
Throughout history, it has been a source of inspiration for Americans from all
walks of life. Although it has changed in appearance over the years as our
country has grown, it still stands for freedom and represents America to the
world today. We show respect for our flag by learning its history, its proper
handling, and demonstrating due respect to its colors.

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FLAG CODE (REQ#16)

The flag code is (what) _________________________________________________________________________________________
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It was adopted on (when) ______________________________________________________________________________________
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and was made into law in (what year) ________________________________________________________________________
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Diagrams of the proper way to display the American flag:
In a procession with
another flag or flags

On same halyard
with another flag

With flags of two

or more nations

Flat on a wall, not on a staff

On wall with another

flag on crossed staffs

Grouped with other

flags (states, cities, etc.)

At an angle from a
window or building

On a speakers
platform

Raised to fly at half-staff

Draped over a casket

NATIONAL ANTHEM (REQ#17)

When did Francis Scott Keys poem become the National Anthem? _______________________________________
Oh, say, can you see, by the dawn's early light,
What so proudly we hail'd at the twilight's last gleaming?
Whose broad stripes and bright stars, thro' the perilous
fight,
O'er the ramparts we watch'd, were so gallantly
streaming?
And the rockets' red glare, the bombs bursting in air,
Gave proof thro' the night that our flag was still there.
O say, does that star-spangled banner yet wave
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave?
On the shore dimly seen thro' the mists of the deep,
Where the foe's haughty host in dread silence reposes,
What is that which the breeze, o'er the towering steep,
As it fitfully blows, half conceals, half discloses?
Now it catches the gleam of the morning's first beam,
In full glory reflected, now shines on the stream:
'Tis the star-spangled banner: O, long may it wave
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave!
And where is that band who so vauntingly swore
That the havoc of war and the battle's confusion
A home and a country should leave us no more?
Their blood has wash'd out their foul footsteps' pollution.
No refuge could save the hireling and slave
From the terror of flight or the gloom of the grave:
And the star-spangled banner in triumph doth wave
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave.
O, thus be it ever when freemen shall stand,
Between their lov'd homes and the war's desolation;
Blest with vict'ry and peace, may the heav'n-rescued land
Praise the Pow'r that hath made and preserv'd us a
nation!
Then conquer we must, when our cause is just,
And this be our motto: "In God is our trust"
And the star-spangled banner in triumph shall wave
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave!

The story of that night

The date: ___________________________________
The conflict: _______________________________
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The flags design at the time: ____________
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The flags physical condition: ____________
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The situation that prompted Keys
composition:
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What Francis Scott Key was telling us about his view of the flag that night and next morning:
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Skit/narrative performed on: ______________________________ for: ____________________________________________

FLAG DIAGRAM (REQ#18)

Match the part to its definition; then label each part with the correct number from the diagram.
_____ Fly

The top of the staff

_____ Halyard

The top inner corner area of the flag; also called the canton

_____ Hoist

The width (or height) of the flag

_____ Peak

The length of the flag

_____ Staff

The rope for hoisting a flag into position

_____ Union

The pole on which a flag is displayed or hung

Number of stars: _________

Number of stripes: _________

Color of top/bottom stripe: _______________

The date that a new star would be officially added to the flag if a new state were added to the USA:
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TEACH FLAG CEREMONY VARIATION (REQ#19)

Younger unit name: ____________________________________________________________________________________________
Date performed: ________________________________________________________________________________________________
Basic Flag Ceremony Variation:

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PATRIOTIC SONGS & POETRY (REQ#21)

Songs & poetry included in list or booklet:
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Two songs taught to younger unit:
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Younger unit name: ____________________________________________________________________________________________

ORIGINAL FLAG CEREMONY (REQ#22)

Theme or special meaning: ____________________________________________________________________________________
Special troop meeting or event: _______________________________________________________________________________
Original flag ceremony:

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PATRIOTIC SONG IN FLAG CEREMONY (REQ#13)

Song we included: ______________________________________________________________________________________________