American flag quiz

 

American flag quiz

American flag quiz. Flag Day is coming up – so it's a great time to test your knowledge of the rules for displaying the Stars and Stripes. You might know that it should be lighted at all times or that it should not touch the ground as it's being lowered. Read on to find out about some lesser-known rules.

How to hang the flag on a wall
The flag can be displayed in one of two directions, with the stars at the top of the flag on the observer's left

How to display the flag at a podium
The flag should be placed on a certain side of a speaker or staging area. Other flags should be placed on the other side.

Flag fact: The Stars and Stripes bear an unmistakable resemblance to the flag of a West African country

How to display the US flag with flags of other nations
There's an important rule about flag size when the U.S. flag is flown with other national flags. There are also rules about the staffs on which the flags are displayed. And during peacetime, international law forbids any flag from being flown in a certain way when grouped with those of other nations.

Flag fact: Any old red, white and blue won't cut it. The colors of the American flag are strictly defined.

How to display the U.S. flag with state flags
A prominent spot is reserved for the U.S. flag when it's flown in a group of states, localities or societies.

Flag fact: It might surprise you to find out the proper way to dispose of a worn or damaged American flag.

How to suspend it across a street
When a flag is suspended across a street, it should hang in a certain way with the stars pointing in one of two directions.

Flag fact: Not all historians agree that Betsy Ross sewed the first American flag. She did claim to have made one small change to the design.

How to display a flag at half-staff
During times of national mourning, the flag should be hoisted to the top of the flagpole then lowered to half-staff. At the end of the day, there's a special process for lowering it.

Flag fact: There are several U.S. flags flying on the moon.