American Flag Etiquette

Why does it matter how we display the U.S. flag?

• because it's beautiful

• it is expensive

• we signal our respect for everything it represents

• we should not display the U.S. flag

What do the colors of the flag represent?

• Red represents courage, blue represents loyalty, and white represents purity.

• Red represents purity and blue represents courage.

• All the colors represent the summer.

• Red, blue and white represent 4th of July.

What does the U.S. flag symbolize?

• the U.S. military

• freedom and liberty

• start of a community meeting

• school

What do the 13 alternating white and red stripes and the 50 white stars on a blue field represent?

What should be done with the flag when it is worn out or no longer a fitting emblem for display?

• It should be destroyed in a dignified way.

• It should be folded in a triangle with the union (blue part) visible.

• It should be stored in a plastic container.

• It should be left on the ground.

What is the flag code?

• the rules for buying an American flag

• the rules for display and care of the American flag

The flag should be raised ____and lowered____and ceremoniously. Ordinarily, it should be displayed only between sunrise and sunset. It should be ____ if displayed at night.

Another names for the U.S. flag are:

• Yankee Doodle

• Old Glory

• Star-Spangled

• Stars and Strikes