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U.S. Flag & Emblems
 Websites presented in alphabetical order "As a Young Marine in Combat ... We Saw a Lot of Things that a Human Body Shouldn't See" 
 Features the World War II exploits of Howard Schnauber and the text of his patriotic poem, "My Name is Old Glory" (incorrectly titled "I am the Flag" in some messages making the rounds of the Internet). From the Fort Collins Public Library (CO) Local History Archive. http://history.fcgov.com/archive/wwii/schnauber.php Topics: Federal (U.S.) Government, Government, Government, Poetry, World War II Last updated Sep 14, 2009 The Betsy Ross Homepage
Take a virtual history tour of the Betsy Ross House and learn about her life and role in sewing the first American flag. Included are flag laws and etiquette, a picture gallery of American flags, notable quotes, flag trivia, timeline, and good links to other flag pages. http://www.ushistory.org/betsy/ Topics: Federal (U.S.) Government, Government, Government, September 11 & Beyond, Society & Social Science Last updated Jun 14, 2002 Celebrating America's Freedoms
Contains "stories about some of America’s most beloved customs and national symbols." Topics include the bald eagle, national cemetery system, Pledge of Allegiance, "The Story of Taps," and customs associated with the flag. Useful for holidays such as Veterans Day, Flag Day, and Memorial Day. From the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs. http://www1.va.gov/opa/feature/celebrate/ Topics: Death & Dying, Federal (U.S.) Government, Government, History, Holidays & Observances, Holidays and Observances Individually, Military, September 11 & Beyond Last updated Nov 1, 2004 The Flag of the United States of America
Flag history, pictures, etiquette, information on how to fold it, a FAQ, a glossary of related terms, and more. Searchable. http://www.usflag.org Topics: Federal (U.S.) Government, Government, Government, Holidays and Observances Individually, September 11 & Beyond, Society & Social Science Last updated Apr 16, 2005 Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine
Website for the national monument for this Maryland fort where "the American flag waving defiantly over the ramparts of [the fort] ... inspired Francis Scott Key to compose our national anthem." Features several historical publications about the history and archeology of the fort, Francis Scott Key and "The Star-Spangled Banner," and related topics. From the National Park Service (NPS). http://www.nps.gov/archive/fomc/home.htm Topics: Federal (U.S.) Government, Musical Genres, United States History Last updated Feb 28, 2007 The Great Seal of the United States
This site combines hard facts and history of the Great Seal with meditative essays on its numerous symbols and mottoes, including the famous Pyramid and Eye. It is rich in graphics of the seal and its elements. http://greatseal.com/ Topics: Federal (U.S.) Government Last updated May 24, 2000 The Great Seal of the United States
This publication provides background about the creation and meaning of the Great Seal of the United States. Includes descriptions of seal committees in the 1700s, the accepted "device" from 1782, the color and image symbolism, the dies, use of the seal and coat of arms, and images of both sides of the seal. Opens directly into a PDF document. From the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Public Affairs. http://www.state.gov/documents/organization/27807.pdf Topics: Federal (U.S.) Government, Ready Reference & Quick Facts Last updated May 11, 2009 A Guide to American Flags
A very simple and easily navigable guide to flags of the United States, including national and historical flags; current state flags; current flags of U.S. districts, territories, and possessions; and a variety of lesser known flags. The site also has the Pledge of Allegiance and the proper manner of its delivery. http://www.law.ou.edu/hist/flags/ Topics: Federal (U.S.) Government, Government, Government, September 11 & Beyond Last updated Sep 12, 2002 July 1942: United We Stand
Explores the "patriotic conspiracy" of July 1942, when nearly five hundred "magazines nationwide featured the American flag on their covers." Includes background information on the campaign and the slogan "united we stand"; searchable and browsable images of covers; a timeline; related information on the Treasury Department, war bonds, and war savings stamps; an annotated gallery of other objects that featured the flag; and suggested reading. From the National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution. http://www.americanhistory.si.edu/1942/ Topics: Art, Arts and Humanities, Federal (U.S.) Government, Government, Government, Media, Media, September 11 & Beyond, World War II Last updated Jul 15, 2004 Oh, Say, Can You See What the Star-Spangled Banner Means?
Series of classroom lessons (grades 3-5) focused on the meaning of Francis Scott Key's "The Star-Spangled Banner." Includes links to images and readings related to the U.S. national anthem and flag. From EDSITEment, a joint project of the National Endowment for the Humanities and other organizations. http://edsitement.neh.gov/view_lesson_plan.asp?id=298 Topics: Federal (U.S.) Government, K-12 Education, Musical Genres Last updated Feb 28, 2007 Our Flag
"This Congressional publication briefly describes the history of the [United States] flag, and sets forth the practices and observances appropriate to its display." Includes background on holidays such as Flag Day, information about obtaining burial flags for veterans as well as flags that have flown over the capitol, plus instructions for flying, folding, and caring for flags. From the U.S. Federal Citizen Information Center. http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/cic_text/misc/ourflag/titlepage.htm Topics: Federal (U.S.) Government, Government, Holidays and Observances Individually, September 11 & Beyond Last updated Jun 11, 2003 The Star-Spangled Banner Web Site
The Smithsonian National Museum of American History offers "the most comprehensive on-line resource about the 186-year-old banner, which inspired the words to the National Anthem." The site offers the story of the flag and the song, the challenges of preserving the original flag, and information for educators. http://americanhistory.si.edu/ssb/ Topics: Federal (U.S.) Government, Government, Government, Music, September 11 & Beyond Last updated May 25, 2004 Today in History: Flag Day
A brief history of Flag Day, which honors "June 14, 1777, [when] the Continental Congress approved the design of a national flag." Also provides discussion of the Supreme Court decisions related to compelling students to salute the flag (reversed in 1943) and a variety of entertaining facts and links, including an audio recording of the "True to the Flag March." From the American Memory Project of the Library of Congress. http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/today/jun14.html Topics: Federal (U.S.) Government, Holidays and Observances Individually, Holidays by Region, September 11 & Beyond Last updated Jun 3, 2004 United States Codes: Observances and Ceremonies
Clear guidance about patriotic practices in the United States. Describes flag protocol, including hoisting, display, lowering, and disposal. Includes information about service lapel buttons and other national customs, such as the United States anthem, motto, "floral emblem" (rose), march (Sousa), and the full text of the Pledge of Allegiance. From the U.S. Code section of the FindLaw Web site. http://codes.lp.findlaw.com/uscode/36/I/A Topics: Federal (U.S.) Government, Government, Government, Holidays and Observances Individually, Military, September 11 & Beyond Last updated Sep 22, 2009 |
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