1. Officially, why is the flag red, white and blue? Courage, purity, and honor Truth, justice and the American way England and liberty There is no official reason 2. Who gave the flag the nickname, “Old Glory”? George Washington Benjamin Franklin General Ulysses S. Grant Captain Stephen Driver 3. The first official U.S. flag had: Thirteen stripes and the words Dont Tread on Me A British Union Jack in the upper left corner Thirteen stars and thirteen stripes A snake and the words Don’t Tread on Me 4. You’re flying an American flag at half staff for a time of mourning. During this grieving period, the flag will never rise to full staff? False True 5. When were the words “Under God” added to the Pledge of Allegience? 1870 1917 1942 1954 6. When is it appropriate to fly the US Flag be flown upside down? When someone has died. In an emergency, to show the need for help. During a military battle. Never 7. You are at a baseball game as the national anthem is played. A large U.S. flag is flying to your left; to your right, the players are standing and the music is playing. Which way should you face? Straight ahead. Towards the flag at the left. Towards the music at the right. Towards the players at the right, since they’re in the closest thing to a military uniform. 8. According to the U.S. Flag Code, the U.S. flag should never be: Raised briskly Flown at night Replaced when damaged Used as clothing 9. When people are buried with military honors, the American flags draping their caskets are buried with them. True False 10. The last new star was added to the flag in which year? 1949 1956 1959 1960 Loading … Question 1 of 10
