All About Flag Day

When is Flag Day celebrated in the United States each year?

• July 4

• June 14

• May 1

• September 17

Who is known as the "Father of Flag Day" for his efforts to establish the holiday?

• George Washington

• Bernard J. Cigrand

• Betsy Ross

• Abraham Lincoln

What does the American flag symbolize?

• Only the President

• The country and its people

• The army

• The White House

How many stripes are on the United States flag?

• 10

• 13

• 50

• 7

What should you do when the national anthem is played and the flag is present?

• Sit down quietly

• Stand and face the flag

• Wave your own flag

• Turn your back

Which of the following is a correct way to display the American flag?

• Let it touch the ground

• Fly it upside down for decoration

• Raise it briskly and lower it slowly

• Use it as a tablecloth

What is one way schools often celebrate Flag Day?

• By having a parade

• By closing for the day

• By not mentioning the flag

• By hiding all flags

What should you do if a flag becomes worn out or torn?

• Throw it in the trash

• Burn it in a respectful ceremony

• Give it to a friend

• Use it as a costume

Which president officially established Flag Day as a national observance?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Woodrow Wilson

• John F. Kennedy

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

What do the 50 stars on the American flag represent?

• The 50 presidents

• The 50 states

• The 50 years of independence

• The 50 original colonies