Why is the US Flag at half mast recently?

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died

What must you do to a flag to fly it at night?

Make sure it is “properly illuminated”

Who designed the most current flag?

High school student Bob Heft, in 1958. He was 17

What does the color BLUE represent?

vigilance, perseverance and justice

In the USA, are any other flags allowed to be flown above the US Flag?

Only flags of other countries are flown at the same height, on the right.

Why is the US flag Red, White & Blue?

Former colony of England, used same flag colors

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All About the US Flag

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Test your knowledge about our country's flag, its meaning, its history and the respect it deserves as a symbol of our ideals. (BSA Cub Scout Badge Requirement)

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1
What do the stars represent?
13 original Colonies
All the States
The Mayflower
England
2
What does a black ribbon on a flag mean?
For Halloween
For Veterans Day
To mourn someone who has died
The flag is ready to be destroyed
3
Why is the US Flag at half mast recently?
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died
The election is coming up soon
Summer season is coming to an end
Its too windy to fly full staff
4
What does the color RED represent?
life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness
hardiness and valor
purity and innocence
vigilance, perseverance and justice
5
What is the nickname of the US Flag
Stripey
50 Stars
Old Glory
It does not have a nickname
6
What does the color WHITE represent?
hardiness and valor
purity and innocence
life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness
vigilance, perseverance and justice
7
What do the stripes represent?
13 original Colonies
England
The Mayflower
All US States
8
When should the flag be displayed?
sunset to sunrise
sunrise to sunset
24 hours a day
9am - 5pm
9
What must you do to a flag to fly it at night?
Flags cannot be flown at night
Paint it with glow in the dark paint
Make sure it is “properly illuminated”
Lower to half mast
10
How many USA flags are on the surface of the moon?
1
6
3
10
11
Who designed the most current flag?
Abraham Lincoln
High school student Bob Heft, in 1958. He was 17
Betsy Ross
George Washington
12
What holidays do we display the US Flag
Flag Day
Independence Day
Memorial Day
All of the above
13
Who do we think created the original flag?
Natasha Rominoff
Betsy Ross
Susan B. Anthony
Ruth Bader Ginsberg
14
What year was the first US flag made official? (Bit of a trick question)
1812
1492
1777
1776
15
What Flag does this represent?
US Congress
US Constitution
Supreme Court
State of Pennsylvania
16
What does the color BLUE represent?
hardiness and valor
life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness
purity and innocence
vigilance, perseverance and justice
17
In the USA, are any other flags allowed to be flown above the US Flag?
Only flags of other countries are flown at the same height, on the right.
No, all flags must be flown at lesser height
Cub Pack 85 Flag is allowed to fly higher
State flags are allowed to fly higher than the US flag.
18
What is the proper and respectful way of disposing of a US flag that is beyond repair?
Throwing it away
Burning it to ash
Recycling it
Making a pillow out of it
19
If you are in your Scout uniform and pass a US flag, what should you do?
Clap
Bow
Salute
Jump up and down
20
Why is the US flag Red, White & Blue?
Most flags in the world are these colors
Those were the only colors Betsy Ross had on hand
The founding father's favorite colors
Former colony of England, used same flag colors

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