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14 Cards in this Set
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How should the flag be positioned when folding it?
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The flag should be parallel to the ground when folding.
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In what shape should the flag be folded?
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In a Triangle
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What should you be able to see after you have folded the flag?
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Blue and Stars |
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What is the position of the flag when it is used to honor nationally important deceased people?
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Half-Mast |
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What do you do when the flag passes you?
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Stand at attention or Salute |
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What is another name for the US flag?
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For the military "Colors" In History "Old Glory" |
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When do you display the flag?
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Sunrise to Sunset |
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Battle of Bunker Hill |
Occurred during: American Revolution Major Event / Impact: Gave Americans confidence that they could be successful against the British. It also let the British know this would be a long war. |
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Battle of Gettysburg |
Occurred during: American Civil War Major Event: It was the turning point of the war and considered the South's last major offensive campaign into Northern Territory. |
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Battle of Belleau Wood |
Occurred during: World War I
Event / Impact: Americas first major victory of WWI. During the battle the Germans gave the U.S. Marines the nickname "Teufel Hunden" which means Devil Dog. |
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Battle of Midway |
Occurred during: World War II Event / Impact: Considered a decisive naval victory for the U.S and a turning point in the war. |
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Battle of Iwo Jima |
Occurred during: World War II
Event / Impact: The Americans won an important air strip and people at home gained confidence in the war because of the iconic raising of the flag picture taken atop Mt. Suribachi. |
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Tet Offensive |
Occurred during: Vietnam Conflict Event / Impact: North Vietnamese launched a massive attack on the defending Americans, although the Americans successfully defended against the attacks they lost many causalities. Given the loss of liver Americans began losing confidence in the war and stopped supporting it. |
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Battle of Fulujah |
Occurred during: Operation Iraqi Freedom Event / Impact: Largest battle/conflict carried out against the Iraqi insurgents. Americans successfully defended and liberated a key part of Iraq. |
