Surf these sites: ABC Flag of the United States of America -- USA flag graphics. Includes several images of flag burning from around the world. African American Flag -- GIF of African American flag which author permits to use on web pages with attribution and links back to this site. American Flag''s Role in the National Anthem -- Guarding the entrance to Baltimore harbor via the Patapsco River during the War of 1812, Fort McHenry faced almost certain attack by British forces. Major George Armistead, the stronghold''s commander, was ready to defend the fort, but he wanted a flag that would identify his position, and one whose size would be visible to the enemy from a distance. Animated US State Flags -- Free gifs and animations. Army regulation A.R. 840-10 -- Army regulations pertaining to the display of the American flag. Betsy Ross Home Page -- Betsy Ross sewed the first American flag. When we view the flag, we think of liberty, freedom, pride, and Betsy Ross. The American flag flies on the moon, sits atop Mount Everest, is hurtling out in space. The flag is how America signs her name. California State Flag - About the California State Flag, its adoption and history. -- A description of the California state flag, its history and adoption. Charting US History Through Flags -- Pictures of current and past national and state flags. Includes flags of the Revolution, the Confederacy and possessions and territories. Dick Grogan''s Unofficial American Flag Page -- Site dedicated to the American Flag, Star Spangled Banner and other related patriotic material. Early American Flags with Snake Motif -- The Culpepper Flag -The rattlesnake was the favorite animal emblem of the Americans even before the Revolution. In 1751 Benjamin Franklin''s Pennsylvania Gazette carried a bitter article protesting the British practice of sending convicts to America. The author suggested that the colonists return the favor by shipping "a cargo of rattlesnakes... Flag Facts -- Follow the timeline from the first American Flag to present day. Also includes a flag picture gallery. Flag of the United States of America -- History and facts about the flag, a selection of patriotic writings, and opinions on the proposed constitutional amendment. Flags at Fort McHenry -- The history of the flag that flew over Fort McHenry. Flags of North America Quiz -- This flag trivia was developed for your enjoyment . . . take a break and relax, have fun, and play it over and over again! Flags of the Native Peoples of the United States -- flags used by US Indian tribes Historic Flags -- Contains graphics and history of flags from the Revolutionary War, the Republic of Texas, the confederacy, the Union and state flags. History of the United States Flag -- The historic progression of the American Flag. Contains many images. How to Display the Flag -- Details all regulations regarding the correct display positions of the American flag. Patriotic Flags -- Online flag store for Confederate Historical Colonial German Flags Militaria and Novelties Star-Spangled Banner Flag House -- The Star-Spangled Banner Flag House Association, Inc. was formed in 1927 to operate a museum dedicated to the story of Mary Young Pickersgill who made the enormous 30 x 42-foot Star-Spangled Banner that flew over Fort McHenry during the War of 1812 and inspired Francis Scott Key to write the poem that became our National Anthem. Symbols in Battle -- Civil War flags from the museum collections of the National Park Service. The Flag at Fort McHenry -- By proclamation of President Harry S. Truman, July 2, 1948, Fort McHenry was proclaimed to be one of only two sites in the world over which the flag of the United States of America may be displayed at all times, day and night. The other site is the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. The Star-Spangled Banner -- Learn about the flag that inspired America''s national anthem in this Smithsonian virtual exhibition. US Flag -- A complete resource for learning about the US Flag.
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