American flag quiz
The flag can be displayed in one of two directions, with the stars at the top of the flag on the observer's left
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
