According to legend, the designer of the flag was BETSY ROSS HISTORY According to legend, the designer of the flag was BETSY ROSS

Francis Scott Key wrote the national anthem during the war of 1812 at Fort McHenry, Maryland. Flag day is June 14.

The Colors (a military name) Old Glory NAMES OF THE FLAG The Stars and Stripes The Colors (a military name) Old Glory

Flag colors and their meaning Red – Courage Blue – Justice and loyalty Blue area (with stars) – The Union The stripes – The 13 original states

The Pledge of Allegiance I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

Meaning of the Pledge Allegiance – to declare dedication and loyalty to your country Indivisible – national unity (states are united together) Republic – a government where the people elect government officials

Rules for displaying the flag The flag is not to be used for bunting. Bunting is red, white, and blue material that is used as decoration (blue on top, white in the middle, red at the bottom)

The flag is never to be draped over anything as a decoration The flag is never to be draped over anything as a decoration. The flag may be draped over a casket of a veteran or other official at a funeral

When the flag is carried with other flags in a parade it should be at the center and in front of the other flags (State, city, school flags, etc.)

When the flag is displayed with other countries it should be flown at the same height (No country’s flag can be displayed above any other

When a flag is displayed on a stage it should be displayed on the right hand side of the speaker

When the flag is flown at half-mast it means someone of importance has dies such as the president, congressman or other well-known person