Questions
1.
In
1916, President Woodrow Wilson issued a presidential proclamation establishing
June 14 as a National Flag Day. Why June 14?
2.
Who
officially adopted the United States Flag on June 14, 1777?
3.
How
many equal horizontal stripes of red and white are on the flag?
4.
What
is a common nickname for the flag of the United States?
5.
Who
was the first person to use the nickname?
Answers
1.
Simply
because our flag was born on June 14, 1777
2.
The
Second Continental Congress
3.
Thirteen
4.
“Old
Glory”
5.
William
Driver, an early 29th century American sea captain.
We know you didn’t cheat,
so here is your reward – some patriotic quotes:
“Democracy means, not, “I am equal to
you”, but, “you are equal to me.”
Anonymous
“America is the only country
deliberately founded on a good idea.”
John Gunther, American Author
“Patriotism is not a frenzied outburst of emotion, but the
tranquil and steady dedication of a lifetime.”
Adlai Stevenson, American Statesman
Join us as we celebrate National Flag Day by honoring the United States
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