VFW Americanism Part 4 U.S. Flag

What does each star on the current version of the United States flag represent?

• One for each state in the country
• One for each year the colonists fought against Great Britain
• One for each of the people who signed the Declaration of Independence
• One for each country that is an ally with the United States

How many stripes are there on the current version of the flag of the United States?

• 13
• 17
• 20
• 7

What do each of the stripes on the current version of the flag of the United States represent?

• One for each war the United States has fought.
• One for each of the original 13 colonies.
• One for each of the signers of the Declaration of Independence.
• One for each year the colonies fought for independence from Great Britain.

On what date is "Flag Day" celebrated every year?

• January 1
• June 14
• July 4
• December 7

When a flag is hung the blue field with stars should be where?

• Top Left
• Bottom Left
• Top Right
• Bottom Right

When is the only time the flag of the United States should be flown or hung upside down?

• At a funeral for a serviceman or servicewoman.
• To announce a person is in distress or there is an emergency.
• On Veteran's Day to honor prisoners of war. 
• When the President of the United States dies while in office.

If the flag of the United States if flown, hung, or presented with other flags, where should it be placed?

• To the right of the other flags.
• To the left of the other flags.
• In the middle of all the flags.
• In front of the other flags.

When the flag of the United States is placed over a coffin during a funeral the blue field should be located where?

• Top left 
• Top right
• Bottom Left
• Bottom Right

Who is credited with creating the first flag of the United States of America?

• Betsy Ross
• Susan B. Anthony
• Abigail Adams
• Martha Washington

What is the correct procedure for raising a flag to half-staff?

• Raise the flag to the top then lower it and then raise it to half-staff.
• Raise the flag to the top then lower it to half-staff.
• Raise the flag directly to half-staff.
• Raise the flag to the top, pause 13 seconds and then lower it to half-staff.