Bizarre Flag Facts - Q & As

Tuesday, June 9th, 2009

Test your Patriotic Knowlege of the American Flag:
Question: Is it ok to fly the American Flag upside down?
Answer: The flag should never be displayed with the union down, except as a signal of dire distress in instances of extreme danger to life or property.
Question: My flag was accidentally dropped and got dirty. Does it have [...]

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Hooray for Flag Day - why do we celebrate it on June 14?

Monday, June 1st, 2009

What are the important dates in American Flag history?
• January 1, 1776, George Washington ordered the Grand Union flag hoisted above his base at Prospect Hill. It had 13 alternating red and white stripes and the British Union Jack (no stars) in the upper left-hand corner.
• [...]

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