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22 Cards in this Set
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The national anthem was inspired by |
A U.S. flag that survived a battle during the War of 1812 |
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How many white stripes are on the current American flag? |
six |
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Who was the true creator of the first American flag? |
exact origin is not known |
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In his story, what feelings did John Wayne have to hide from his classmates? |
his excitement for the flag and the pledge of allegiance |
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According to John Wayne, why should you think back to the times you recited the Pledge of Allegiance in your classroom? |
it is your first commitment to your country |
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According to John Wayne, what does the American republic stand for? |
the dignity of all mankind |
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It is okay to use the U.S. flag for advertising purposes. |
false |
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How many points should each star on the American flag have? |
five |
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In the graphic below, which flag should be the U.S. flag? |
A |
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What was the main objective in creating a Flag Day? |
to stimulate patriotism among young people |
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According to this lesson, why is the flag made of symbols? |
to make it more than just a piece of cloth |
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Which of the following did President George W. Bush call the flag in his 2002 Flag Day proclamation? |
a "beacon of hope", a "symbol of enduring freedom", an "emblem of unity" |
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From reading the story about the Grand Union flag, why is it important for a country to have its own flag? |
to show the world what it stands for and to identify the country in times of war |
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How was John Wayne able to eventually accept the change in the wording of the Pledge of Allegiance? |
he realized that the flag belongs to everybody |
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In what year was the most recent change to the American flag made |
1960 |
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In 1923, the National Flag Conference changed the Pledge of Allegiance to read |
"the flag" instead of "my flag" |
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Who signed the measure that designated a specific day as Flag Day? |
Harry Truman |
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What did Henry Ward Beecher compare the stripes on the American flag to? |
"beams of morning light" |
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In his poem "The American Flag," how does Joseph Rodman Drake refer to the flag? |
all of the above options |
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When the flag is appropriately folded, what should be showing? |
only the stars |
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What day is Flag Day? |
June 14 |
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Where did the famous picture of six marines raising the flag during World War II take place? |
Japan |
