Flag Ettiquette

Question 0

When the United States flag is suspended over a street ( such as strung between two extended ladders at a parade), which direction should the union be facing?

Answer 0

North for a an East/west street and to the East for a north/south street

Question 1

The flag should be displayed near or at every polling house on Election Day?

Answer 1

True

Question 2

In what position should the United States flag be fastened on a vehicle?

Answer 2

Upright on a staff fixed firmly to the chassis or fixed to the right fender.

Question 3

How many American stripes are on the American flag?
How many red/white?
Blue square mean?

Answer 3

13 total representing the original colonies
7red
6white
Blue square called the canton.

Question 4

Meaning of colors?

Answer 4

Red: hardiness and valor
White: purity and innocence
Blue: vigilance, perseverance, justice

Question 5

The first committee to develop a flag for America was convened in what year?

Answer 5

1775

Question 6

Where was the first flag raised?

Answer 6

Charleston, Massachusetts

January 1 1776

Question 7

In what year did congress establish a uniform code for display of the American flag?

Answer 7

1942

Question 8

What were the 49th and 50th states added to flag and what years?

Answer 8

1959 Alaska, 1960 Hawaii

Question 9

What was the first flag called?

Answer 9

The continental flag

The congress colors

Question 10

If the United States flag is mounted (on a wall or window), in what position should be the union?

Answer 10

The observers left or flags own right

Question 11

13 folds of the American flag meaning?

Answer 11

1st fold: symbol of life
2nd fold: symbol of our belief in the eternal life
3rd fold: made in honor and remembrance of the veterans departing our ranks who gave a portion of the life for defense of our country to attain peace throughout the world

Question 12

Forth fold
Our weaker nature trusting in God and turning to his Devine guidance in times of peace and war.
5th fold
Tribute to our country dealing with other countries may she always be right if not it’s still our country right or wrong

Answer 12

Sixth fold 
Where our hearts lie
(Pledge of allegiance )
7th fold
Tribute for our armed forces
8th 
Tribute to the one who enters the valley of the shadow of death that we might see the light of day and out to honor our mother to whom it flies on Mother's Day.

Question 13

9 th fold

Tribute to womanhood,through their faith love,loyalty, devotion that the character of the country was formed.

Answer 13

11th fold
Hebrew citizen
12th fold
Christian citizen

Question 14

what is the ball called at the top of a flag pole and what does it represent?

Answer 14

Called the truk and it represents a shot fired in 1775 charleston mass