Five Questions for Flag Day

Happy Flag Day! Want to see how well you know some U.S. flag facts? Take the Broadneck Patch Challenge and see.

Flag Questions

1)  What was the first unofficial national flag called?

2)  What did the 13 original stars stand for?

3)  In what year was the first official flag approved on June 14?

4)  Which U.S. President proclaimed Flag Day a day of national celebration?

5)  In what year and for what state was the last, the 50th, star added? 

Quick Facts About Flag Etiquette from the Flag Code:

• Raise the flag quickly and lower with reverence.
• Never allow the flag to touch the ground or the floor.
• Unless it is made for all kinds of weather, do not fly the flag in dangerous weather conditions.
• Unless it is appropriately illuminated, only fly the flag from sunrise to sunset.
• Always allow the flag to fall free.
• Never use the flag to carry, store, or deliver anything.
• Unless you are signaling an emergency, don't fly the flag upside down.

Flag Answers

1)  The Grand Union (or Continental Colours).

2)  The first 13 U.S. states.

3)  1777.

4)  Woodrow Wilson.

5)  1960/Hawaii.