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US Flag

This chapter covers all questions about the United States Flag including its history, evolution, and proper etiquette.

Questions

At what times should the US flag be flown at half-staff?
1) The flag may be flown at half-staff by Presidential proclamation or by your state governor. 2...

Did Betsy Ross sew the first American flag?
According to popular ledged, in June 1776 Betsy Ross was visited by George Washington, George Ross, ...

How can I show mourning if my flag is on a fixed pole or staff and can't be half-staffed?
The officail flag rules make no provisions for this. However, army regulations state, "A streamer of...

What are the lyrics to The Star Spangled Banner?
The Star Spangled Banner Lyrics By Francis Scott Key 1814 Oh, say can you see by the dawn's earl...

What does the text of The Pledge of Allegiance say?
I Pledge Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it sta...