The Flag of the United States of America has three colors: red is for courage, white is for purity, and blue is for loyalty. There are 50 stars symbolizing the 50 states. There are 13 red and white stripes; one for each of the 13 states when the United States was a new country. Many people think Betsy Ross made the first flag, but this has not been proven.

Flag Etiquette:
* A flag should never be displayed in bad weather unless it is waterproof.
* Fly the flag only from sunrise to sundown.
* If flown at night, the flag should be properly illuminated.
* The flag should be carried aloft, not flat.
* The flag should not be worn as a part of clothing or table cover.
* The flag should not be used for advertising.

More Flag Facts:
Show respect for the flag. Never let it touch the ground or floor. Keep the flag clean. When an important American dies, fly the flag at half-mast. Flying the flag upside down is a signal of danger or distress. Fold the flag carefully when putting it away. The flag should never have any words, marks, pictures, or figures placed on it. When raising or lowering the flag, stand at attention, facing the flag. During the National Anthem or playing of Taps, stand at attention, face the flag, and place your right hand over your heart. When the flag becomes too worn to be flown as a symbol of our country, it should be destroyed by a dignified ceremonial burning. Some DAR Chapters as well as American Legion Posts provide this service. The Akansa Chapter in Hot Springs Village, Arkansas periodically has Flag retirement services. Contact Sheila Beatty for information.

When to Display the Flag:
* January 1st - New Year's Day
* January 15th - Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday
* Presidential Inauguration Day
* February 12th - Abraham Lincoln's Birthday
* 3rd Monday in February - President's Day
* February 22nd - George Washington's Birthday
* Easter Sunday
* Mother's Day
* 3rd Saturday in May - Armed Forces Day
* Memorial Day (half mast until noon)
* June 14th - Flag Day
* July 4th - Independence Day
* Labor Day
* September 17th - Constitution Day
* October 12th - Columbus Day
* November 11th - Veteran's Day
* Election Day
* Thanksgiving Day
* December 25th - Christmas Day
* Any other day the President of the United States may proclaim.

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