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	Flag Picture Gallery
		In the canton (the square in the corner) are the crosses of Saint Andrew and Saint George, borrowed from the British flag.
		The flag was carried at the Battle of Cowpens, which took place on January 17, 1781, in South Carolina.
		This flag with 15 stars and 15 stripes, was adopted by a Congressional act of 1794.
	www.ushistory.org /betsy/flagpics.html (477 words)

	JS Online: American Flag Wallpapers
		The flag should not be used as part of a costume or athletic uniform, except that a flag patch may be used on the uniform of military personnel, fireman, policeman and members of patriotic organizations.
		When the flag is displayed from a staff projecting from a window, balcony, or a building, the union should be at the peak of the staff unless the flag is at half staff.
		The flag of the United States of America should be at the center and at the highest point of the group when a number of flags of states, localities, or societies are grouped for display.
	www.jsonline.com /news/attack/sep01/wallpaper.asp (1220 words)

	Flag of the United States - MSN Encarta
		A favorite emblematic device in the flags of the southern colonies was a rattlesnake, usually depicted as coiled and ready to strike and having 13 rattles.
		The word was inscribed on an otherwise plain red flag raised in New York by the Sons of Liberty, a secret patriotic organization, in defiance of a British regulation forbidding the display of any but the British flag.
		A favorite device in other colonial flags was the pine tree, called the liberty tree, on a yellow flag borne by the minutemen in 1775.
	encarta.msn.com /encyclopedia_761577016/Flag_of_the_United_States.html (1437 words)

	american flag, american flag etiquette, american car flag magnet, american flag magnet,
		When the flag is displayed from a staff projecting horizontally from a window sill, balcony, or building, the stars of the flag should be placed at the peak of the staff unless the flag is at half staff.
		The flag should be at the center and at the highest point of the group when a number of flags of states, localities, or societies are grouped for display.
		The Flag Code, a national guideline on ways in which the flag is to be respected, states that no disrespect should be shown to the flag of the United States of America.
	www.flagsoncars.com /etiquette.htm (1725 words)

	American Flag Etiquette
		When the flag is suspended over a sidewalk from a rope extending from house to pole at the edge of the sidewalk, the flag should be hoisted out from the building toward the pole union first.
		When flags of states or cities, or pennants of societies, are flown on the same halyard with the flag of the United States, the latter should always be at the peak.
		The salute to the flag in the moving column is rendered at the moment the flag passes.
	www.allstates-flag.com /flag_etiquette.htm (1397 words)

	Ben's Guide (3-5): Symbols of U.S. Government - Flag of the United States (Site not responding. Last check: )
		On June 14, 1777, the Continental Congress passed the first Flag Act, which said that the flag would be made up of thirteen alternating red and white stripes and thirteen white stars on a blue field.
		While the flag's colors did not have a specific meaning at the time, the colors were significant for the Great Seal of 1782.
		Stars are considered a symbol of the heavens and the divine goal to which man has aspired from time immemorial; the stripe is symbolic of the rays of light emanating from the sun.
	bensguide.gpo.gov /3-5/symbols/flag.html (223 words)

	American Flag & Gift > Flag Etiquette
		The flag, when flown at half-staff, should be first hoisted to the peak for an instant and then lowered to half-staff position.
		When lowering the flag, it should be first raised to the peak position and then lowered completely.
		No other flag should be flown above or to the right of the national flag except as shown in figure 5.
	www.anyflag.com /etiquette.php (389 words)

	SUVCW--U. S. Flag Code (36 USC 10)
		The Flag Code may be fairly tested: 'No disrespect should be shown to the Flag of the United States of America.' Therefore, actions not specifically included in the Code may be deemed acceptable as long as proper respect is shown.
		The flag of the United States shall be thirteen horizontal stripes, alternate red and white; and the union of the flag shall be fifty stars, white in a blue field.
		The salute to the flag in a moving column should be rendered at the moment the flag passes.
	suvcw.org /flag.htm (2423 words)

	The Flag-Burning Page
		The worst part of all is that we can't pass and enforce laws against flag burning unless we modify the US Constitution and remove an important part of the First Amendment.
		They claim they want to "protect the flag," but the reason most flag-burnings protestors burn the flag is to protest flag-burning laws.
		The only "respectable" way to dispose of a worn or soiled flag is to give it a ceremonial and dignified retirement, preferably by burning it.
	www.esquilax.com /flag (410 words)

	American Flag Screensavers
		What could be more patriotic than red, white and blue fireworks and the American flag This screensaver shows the night sky filled with beautiful fireworks with a rain of American flags.
		USA flag stars moving in all kinds of directions all over a matching wallpaper and is great for the patriotic and 4th Of July.
		A working clock with the American flag and eagle.A flying eagle,fireworks and AMERICA on each side moves.Every second it ticks and every hour youll hear patriotic music,that can be muted.
	www.aaascreensavers.com /americanflagscreensavers.phtml (711 words)

	History of American Flag \| USA Flag Site
		On June 14, 1777, in order to establish an official flag for the new nation, the Continental Congress passed the first Flag Act: "Resolved, That the flag of the United States be made of thirteen stripes, alternate red and white; that the union be thirteen stars, white in a blue field, representing a new Constellation."
		Between 1777 and 1960, Congress passed several acts that changed the shape, design and arrangement of the flag and allowed for additional stars and stripes to be added to reflect the admission of each new state.
		The colors of the flag are symbolic as well: Red symbolizes Hardiness and Valor, White symbolizes Purity and Innocence and Blue represents Vigilance, Perseverance and Justice.
	www.usa-flag-site.org /history.shtml (486 words)

	Kid's Club: The American Flag
		With flags of two or more nations the American flag is always flown to the right (to the observers' left) of others.
		On a wall the flag is displayed horizontally with the patch of blue stars in the upper left corner (to the viewer).
		In a procession of two flags the American flag is carried to the right of the other flags, but if there is a line of flags the American flag is carried ahead of the line.
	www.senate.gov /~craig/kidsclub/flagday.htm (674 words)

	American Flag Raised Above Buddhist Temple in Japan on July 4, 1872 (Site not responding. Last check: )
		She finally came to rest in 1922 in Washington, D.C. But there is another American flag that went around the world--a flag little known and certainly not remembered today--that also deserves attention.
		The flag also flew for a time in Tokyo and was later taken aboard an American ship destined for the South China Sea and ultimately bound for the Cape of Good Hope.
		The flag was later brought back to American soil and carried to Albany, N.Y. On the occasion of the 1876 Centennial Fourth of July, she proudly flew in front of Dr. Clark's house there, at No. 65 North Pearl Street, near the Post Office.
	www.american.edu /heintze/flag.htm (435 words)

	Liberty's Kids . Archive . American Flag
		In January 1776, General Washington raised the first red and white 13 stripes flag with the British Union Jack in the upper left-hand corner.
		Congress did not say how the stars should be arranged so there were variations of the flag until President Taft fixed the position of the stars in 1912.
		Legend has it that Betsy Ross sewed the first American Flag, but most scholars believe it was the designer, Francis Hopkinson, a delegate to the Continental Congress from New Jersey and signer of the Declaration of Independence.
	www.libertyskids.com /arch_what_amrflag.html (175 words)

	A Capitol Fourth . History of the Fourth . Old Glory \| PBS
		The resolution ordered that "the flag of the United States be made of thirteen stripes, alternate red and white; that the union be thirteen stars, white in a blue field, representing a new constellation." On August 3, 1949, President Harry S Truman commemorated the occasion by officially declaring June 14 as Flag Day.
		The flag should be displayed daily and on all holidays, weather permitting, on or near the main administration buildings of all public institutions.
		When the flag is raised or lowered as part of a ceremony as it passes by in parade or review, everyone, except those in uniform, should face the flag with the right hand over the heart.
	www.pbs.org /capitolfourth/flag.html (718 words)

	American flag images (including print-ready)
		Some good links for American flag imagery, especially if you're looking for flags for children to color or clip art for fliers or newsletters; then other miscellaneous resources.
		The 1.9:1 aspect ratio is the standard aspect for United States flags.
		I could find no governing specification for the flag's colors, so I used the colors in a "normal-looking" American flag image I found on the Web.
	www.cise.ufl.edu /~dcc/pub/flag (792 words)

	USFlag.org: A website dedicated to the Flag of the United States of America - I am the Flag
		My red stripes proclaim the fearless courage and integrity of American men and boys and the self-sacrifice and devotion of American mothers and daughters.
		I embody American freedom: freedom of speech, religion, assembly, the press, and the sanctity of the home.
		Americans, I am the sacred emblem of your country.
	www.usflag.org /iamtheflag.html (529 words)

	American Flag Etiquette \| USA Flag Site
		The section of law dealing with American Flag etiquette is generally referred to as the Flag Code.
		The flag should be lighted at all times, either by sunlight or by an appropriate light source.
		The flag should be flown in fair weather, unless the flag is designed for inclement weather use.
	www.usa-flag-site.org /etiquette.shtml (394 words)

	American Flag » What Is It?
		Then I started thinking about others who have American Flag symbols on their pages, and, with that wild hair, I started soliciting and putting a list together.
		It could be a babe (or, for the ladies, a guy) wearing an American Flag swimsuit.
		American Flag is powered by WordPress 2.1 and delivered to you in 0.783 seconds using 22 queries.
	americanflag.thepiratescove.us /?p=4 (479 words)

	American Flag Pictures
		Many Americans have turned to the symbol for national unity, the American flag.
		Provides pictures to show how, within the USA, the American flag should be displayed alone or with flags of other countries.
		Provides a printable picture of the flag of the USA that can also be used as screen wallpaper.
	www.awesomelibrary.org /Flag.html (748 words)

	Urban Legends Reference Pages: American Flag on Canadian $2 Bill
		Since May, the Bank of Canada has issued repeated denials over allegations that the flag is not the Canadian flag or that it is the American flag.
		The matter of the flag on the $5 bill was the subject of considerable discussion in the House of Commons before the summer break.
		What Nunziata (and others) found with their magnifying glasses was that the flag flying over the centre block of the Parliament buildings was not an American flag, but the Red Ensign (which, although it was never Canada's official flag, served as Canada's recognized flag before being replaced by the Maple Leaf Flag in 1965):
	www.snopes.com /business/money/redensign.asp (624 words)

	American Flag
		This flag is especially popular right now, since the U.S. Navy has ordered all ships to fly the First Navy Jack during the War on Terrorism.
		The first American flag to have any resemblance to the present Stars and Stripes.
		Here are U.S. flags, early American flags, and state flags for use as free clip art.
	www.foundingfathers.info /American-flag (400 words)

	American Flag
		This flag is especially popular right now, since the U.S. Navy has ordered all ships to fly the First Navy Jack during the War on Terrorism.
		The first American flag to have any resemblance to the present Stars and Stripes.
		Here are U.S. flags, early American flags, and state flags for use as free clip art.
	foundingfathers.info /American-flag (400 words)

	American flags, buy durable US Flags for less
		Sewn nylon American flags are the most popular outdoor flags.
		Sewn Polyester American flags are our most durable US flags, and are the best option if you intend to fly the US flag 24/7.
		This US flag requires more wind than to "fly" as they are heavier.
	www.united-states-flag.com /outdoorflags.html (367 words)

	Flag-Flags-American Flag-United State Flag-Country Flag
		Flags.com is the premier online flag store with the largest selection of top quality American Flags, Country Flags, United State Flags, Indoor and Outdoor Flag Poles, Flag Accessories and more.
		Our American Flags are locked, stitched and made in the US to government specifications.
		Our large international flag collection includes flags from more than 200 countries in sizes 4" x 6" to 5' x 8'.
	www.flags.com (157 words)

	American Flag
		Well, well, check it out, we have another fantastic blogger to add to the American Flag League.
		Hey, looky looky, we have have another great blogger to add to the American Flag League.
		American Flag is powered by WordPress 2.1 and delivered to you in 0.683 seconds using 32 queries.
	americanflag.thepiratescove.us (443 words)

	American Flag (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The waving flag block finished block is 7-inches by 6-inches.
		The U.S. History site's "flag etiquette page" tells us "When the flag is displayed flat...horizontally or vertically, the Union (blue with stars) should be uppermost to the flag's own right."
		The waving flag block is made on three separate foundation sections and then the sections are sewn together.
	www.winnowing.com /flag.html (220 words)

	Lesson Plans - Why Do We Have an American Flag?
		Help students find their state flag or a picture of the flag and explain what's on it.
		Their flags should show scenes or symbols that depict their ideas about the things that make the United States interesting.
		Hang the new flags around the school or classroom, and have students explain to the class why they have chosen their particular flag designs.
	www.nationalgeographic.com /xpeditions/lessons/13/gk2/eurounion.html (856 words)

	American Flag Clipart
		All American Flag clipart below was created by us (www.wilsoninfo.com).
		If you don't have web space where you can save the American flag clipart, we have provided a copy and paste code just below each image.
		American Flag Clipart, America, USA, US flag, United States of America, Clipart, Map,
	www.wilsoninfo.com /americanflags.html (75 words)

	USFlag.org: A website dedicated to the Flag of the United States of America
		USFlag.org: A website dedicated to the Flag of the United States of America
		I Pledge Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands,
		I worked in his auto repair station during high school and he flew his flag in front daily.
	www.usflag.org (101 words)

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