2. Brief History of the American Flag.
Overview of the United States Flag Code.
Flag-folding demonstration.
3. May of 1776, Betsy Ross sewed the first
unofficial U.S. Flag.
June 14, 1777, first official flag recognized by
the Continental Congress.
13 stripes and 13 stars in a circle
ExecutiveOrder by President Eisenhower
established the flag we know of today
4. Red represents Hardiness andValor
White represents Purity and Innocence
Blue representsVigilance, Perseverance and
Justice
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6. Federal Law dictates:
Flag should be lighted at all times
Never to be dipped below any other flag
It is never to touch the ground
When it is too worn to continue use, it is to be
burned in a dignified manner (preferably at a flag
burning ceremony)
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14. Brief History of the American Flag
Overview of the U.S. Flag Code
Demonstration on how to fold the U.S.
Flag
