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Where should a flag be in a classroom?
When the National Colors are displayed on a staff mounted to the wall of a room, it should be flown to the right at the front of the room (in a classroom this means to the teacher’s right), and any other flags displayed from separate staffs should be to the U.S. Flag’s left.
Why do American homes have flags?
Those of us with long-time family history (mine since 1780-something) in the United States are proud to be American. Flying or displaying a flag is simply showing our love of country. Flag protocol is that the American flag flies above or higher than any other country’s flag.
Why is the flag so important?
The flag is so important that its history tells the story of America itself. It represents the freedom, dignity, and true meaning of being an American. It has been with us through our war times, our sad times, but also in times of our greatest joys and triumphs.
Why do nations have flags?
Why do countries have flags? Flags are national symbols. Every country has got a specific flag as their national symbol. The first flags were flown in the 18th century to tell others that we own a piece of land (‘proclaim a possession’) and that we rule over the people and land (‘proclaim sovereignty’).
Is it disrespectful to fly the flag upside down?
While it is legal to express yourself in whatever way you so choose, it is disrespectful to fly an American flag upside down unless in a life-or-death situation, according to the United States Code.
What kind of flags should be used in schools?
In my district, the flags must be purchased from an American manufacturer. That depends on YOUR state law, local law, and the policies of the school board supervising that school. A national flag and a state flag might be a good idea but I’d disagree with making it a legal requirement.
Are flags allowed in schools in California?
They are in my state of California. There must be an American flag in each classroom. In my district, the flags must be purchased from an American manufacturer. That depends on YOUR state law, local law, and the policies of the school board supervising that school.
Why is the American flag red and white?
The red coloring stands for revolution, bravery, and toughness, while the white is a symbol for purity, peace, and innocence. The American flag was created with all of these symbols in mind, in order to represent the people who lived in this country. Between 1777 and1960, the flag was re-designed to look a different way.
What is the importance of flags?
A flag is a very important part of a country’s identity. Some of them are hundreds of years old and are very important to the people who live in that country. Did you know that there are almost 200 independent countries in the world?