National Anthem (1931)

Star Spangled Banner becomes the National Anthem (1931)

  • September 14, 1814 – written by Francis Scott Key as he witnessed the Maryland fort being bombarded by the British during the War of 1812
  • January 11, 1843 – Francis Scott Key died (of pleurisy)
  • 1916 – President Woodrow Wilson announced that Star Spangled Banner should be played at all official events
  • 1930 – Veterans of Foreign Wars petitioned for the US to officially recognize “The Star-Spangled Banner” as the national anthem
  • March 4, 1931President Herbert Hoover signed the bill

National Anthem (1931)

Star Spangled Banner becomes the National Anthem (1931)

  • September 14, 1814 – written by Francis Scott Key as he witnessed the Maryland fort being bombarded by the British during the War of 1812
  • January 11, 1843 – Francis Scott Key died (of pleurisy)
  • 1916 – President Woodrow Wilson announced that Star Spangled Banner should be played at all official events
  • 1930 – Veterans of Foreign Wars petitioned for the US to officially recognize “The Star-Spangled Banner” as the national anthem
  • March 4, 1931President Herbert Hoover signed the bill

National Anthem (1931)

Star Spangled Banner becomes the National Anthem (1931)

  • September 14, 1814 – written by Francis Scott Key as he witnessed the Maryland fort being bombarded by the British during the War of 1812
  • January 11, 1843 – Francis Scott Key died (of pleurisy)
  • 1916 – President Woodrow Wilson announced that Star Spangled Banner should be played at all official events
  • 1930 – Veterans of Foreign Wars petitioned for the US to officially recognize “The Star-Spangled Banner” as the national anthem
  • March 4, 1931President Herbert Hoover signed the bill

Flag Day

A day to commemorate the adoption of the United States flag

Flag Day
June 14

From the US Flag Code:

• The flag should not be used as a drapery, or for covering a speakers desk, draping a platform, or for any decoration in general. Bunting of blue, white and red stripes is available for these purposes. The blue stripe of the bunting should be on the top.

• The flag should never be used for any advertising purpose.

• It should not be embroidered, printed or otherwise impressed on such articles as cushions, handkerchiefs, napkins, boxes, or anything intended to be discarded after temporary use. • Advertising signs should not be attached to the staff or halyard

• The flag should not be used as part of a costume or athletic uniform, except that a flag patch may be used on the uniform of military personnel, fireman, policeman and members of patriotic organizations.

• The flag should never have placed on it, or attached to it, any mark, insignia, letter, word, number, figure, or drawing of any kind.

• The flag should never be used as a receptacle for receiving, holding, carrying, or delivering anything.

Flag Day June 14 From the US Flag Code: • The flag should not be used as a drapery, or for covering a speakers desk, draping a platform, or for any decoration in general. Bunting of blue, white and red stripes is available for these purposes. The blue stripe of the bunting should be on the top. • The flag should never be used for any advertising purpose. • It should not be embroidered, printed or otherwise impressed on such articles as cushions, handkerchiefs, napkins, boxes, or anything intended to be discarded after temporary use. • Advertising signs should not be attached to the staff or halyard • The flag should not be used as part of a costume or athletic uniform, except that a flag patch may be used on the uniform of military personnel, fireman, policeman and members of patriotic organizations. • The flag should never have placed on it, or attached to it, any mark, insignia, letter, word, number, figure, or drawing of any kind. • The flag should never be used as a receptacle for receiving, holding, carrying, or delivering anything. #FlagCode #RespectIsOfferedNotRequired #RespectOurFlag #USFlag #OldGlory

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National Flag Week

June 09–15, 2019

designated as “National Flag Week.”

During National Flag Week, the president will issue a proclamation urging U.S. citizens to fly the American flag for the duration of that week.

The flag should also be displayed on all government buildings

Flag Day

A day to commemorate the adoption of the United States flag
Flag Day
June 14

From the US Flag Code:

• The flag should not be used as a drapery, or for covering a speakers desk, draping a platform, or for any decoration in general. Bunting of blue, white and red stripes is available for these purposes. The blue stripe of the bunting should be on the top.

• The flag should never be used for any advertising purpose.

• It should not be embroidered, printed or otherwise impressed on such articles as cushions, handkerchiefs, napkins, boxes, or anything intended to be discarded after temporary use. • Advertising signs should not be attached to the staff or halyard

• The flag should not be used as part of a costume or athletic uniform, except that a flag patch may be used on the uniform of military personnel, fireman, policeman and members of patriotic organizations.

• The flag should never have placed on it, or attached to it, any mark, insignia, letter, word, number, figure, or drawing of any kind.

• The flag should never be used as a receptacle for receiving, holding, carrying, or delivering anything.

Flag Day June 14 From the US Flag Code: • The flag should not be used as a drapery, or for covering a speakers desk, draping a platform, or for any decoration in general. Bunting of blue, white and red stripes is available for these purposes. The blue stripe of the bunting should be on the top. • The flag should never be used for any advertising purpose. • It should not be embroidered, printed or otherwise impressed on such articles as cushions, handkerchiefs, napkins, boxes, or anything intended to be discarded after temporary use. • Advertising signs should not be attached to the staff or halyard • The flag should not be used as part of a costume or athletic uniform, except that a flag patch may be used on the uniform of military personnel, fireman, policeman and members of patriotic organizations. • The flag should never have placed on it, or attached to it, any mark, insignia, letter, word, number, figure, or drawing of any kind. • The flag should never be used as a receptacle for receiving, holding, carrying, or delivering anything. #FlagCode #RespectIsOfferedNotRequired #RespectOurFlag #USFlag #OldGlory

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Flag Day

A day to commemorate the adoption of the United States flag
Flag Day
June 14

From the US Flag Code:

• The flag should not be used as a drapery, or for covering a speakers desk, draping a platform, or for any decoration in general. Bunting of blue, white and red stripes is available for these purposes. The blue stripe of the bunting should be on the top.

• The flag should never be used for any advertising purpose.

• It should not be embroidered, printed or otherwise impressed on such articles as cushions, handkerchiefs, napkins, boxes, or anything intended to be discarded after temporary use. • Advertising signs should not be attached to the staff or halyard

• The flag should not be used as part of a costume or athletic uniform, except that a flag patch may be used on the uniform of military personnel, fireman, policeman and members of patriotic organizations.

• The flag should never have placed on it, or attached to it, any mark, insignia, letter, word, number, figure, or drawing of any kind.

• The flag should never be used as a receptacle for receiving, holding, carrying, or delivering anything.

Flag Day June 14 From the US Flag Code: • The flag should not be used as a drapery, or for covering a speakers desk, draping a platform, or for any decoration in general. Bunting of blue, white and red stripes is available for these purposes. The blue stripe of the bunting should be on the top. • The flag should never be used for any advertising purpose. • It should not be embroidered, printed or otherwise impressed on such articles as cushions, handkerchiefs, napkins, boxes, or anything intended to be discarded after temporary use. • Advertising signs should not be attached to the staff or halyard • The flag should not be used as part of a costume or athletic uniform, except that a flag patch may be used on the uniform of military personnel, fireman, policeman and members of patriotic organizations. • The flag should never have placed on it, or attached to it, any mark, insignia, letter, word, number, figure, or drawing of any kind. • The flag should never be used as a receptacle for receiving, holding, carrying, or delivering anything. #FlagCode #RespectIsOfferedNotRequired #RespectOurFlag #USFlag #OldGlory

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Flag Day

A day to commemorate the adoption of the United States flag
Flag Day
June 14

From the US Flag Code:

• The flag should not be used as a drapery, or for covering a speakers desk, draping a platform, or for any decoration in general. Bunting of blue, white and red stripes is available for these purposes. The blue stripe of the bunting should be on the top.

• The flag should never be used for any advertising purpose.

• It should not be embroidered, printed or otherwise impressed on such articles as cushions, handkerchiefs, napkins, boxes, or anything intended to be discarded after temporary use. • Advertising signs should not be attached to the staff or halyard

• The flag should not be used as part of a costume or athletic uniform, except that a flag patch may be used on the uniform of military personnel, fireman, policeman and members of patriotic organizations.

• The flag should never have placed on it, or attached to it, any mark, insignia, letter, word, number, figure, or drawing of any kind.

• The flag should never be used as a receptacle for receiving, holding, carrying, or delivering anything.

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Flag Day June 14 From the US Flag Code: • The flag should not be used as a drapery, or for covering a speakers desk, draping a platform, or for any decoration in general. Bunting of blue, white and red stripes is available for these purposes. The blue stripe of the bunting should be on the top. • The flag should never be used for any advertising purpose. • It should not be embroidered, printed or otherwise impressed on such articles as cushions, handkerchiefs, napkins, boxes, or anything intended to be discarded after temporary use. • Advertising signs should not be attached to the staff or halyard • The flag should not be used as part of a costume or athletic uniform, except that a flag patch may be used on the uniform of military personnel, fireman, policeman and members of patriotic organizations. • The flag should never have placed on it, or attached to it, any mark, insignia, letter, word, number, figure, or drawing of any kind. • The flag should never be used as a receptacle for receiving, holding, carrying, or delivering anything. #FlagCode #RespectIsOfferedNotRequired #RespectOurFlag #USFlag #OldGlory

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Flag Day

A day to commemorate the adoption of the United States flag
Flag Day
June 14

From the US Flag Code:

• The flag should not be used as a drapery, or for covering a speakers desk, draping a platform, or for any decoration in general. Bunting of blue, white and red stripes is available for these purposes. The blue stripe of the bunting should be on the top.

• The flag should never be used for any advertising purpose.

• It should not be embroidered, printed or otherwise impressed on such articles as cushions, handkerchiefs, napkins, boxes, or anything intended to be discarded after temporary use. • Advertising signs should not be attached to the staff or halyard

• The flag should not be used as part of a costume or athletic uniform, except that a flag patch may be used on the uniform of military personnel, fireman, policeman and members of patriotic organizations.

• The flag should never have placed on it, or attached to it, any mark, insignia, letter, word, number, figure, or drawing of any kind.

• The flag should never be used as a receptacle for receiving, holding, carrying, or delivering anything.

Flag Day June 14 From the US Flag Code: • The flag should not be used as a drapery, or for covering a speakers desk, draping a platform, or for any decoration in general. Bunting of blue, white and red stripes is available for these purposes. The blue stripe of the bunting should be on the top. • The flag should never be used for any advertising purpose. • It should not be embroidered, printed or otherwise impressed on such articles as cushions, handkerchiefs, napkins, boxes, or anything intended to be discarded after temporary use. • Advertising signs should not be attached to the staff or halyard • The flag should not be used as part of a costume or athletic uniform, except that a flag patch may be used on the uniform of military personnel, fireman, policeman and members of patriotic organizations. • The flag should never have placed on it, or attached to it, any mark, insignia, letter, word, number, figure, or drawing of any kind. • The flag should never be used as a receptacle for receiving, holding, carrying, or delivering anything. #FlagCode #RespectIsOfferedNotRequired #RespectOurFlag #USFlag #OldGlory

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Flag Day

A day to commemorate the adoption of the United States flag

Flag Day
June 14

From the US Flag Code:

• The flag should not be used as a drapery, or for covering a speakers desk, draping a platform, or for any decoration in general. Bunting of blue, white and red stripes is available for these purposes. The blue stripe of the bunting should be on the top.

• The flag should never be used for any advertising purpose.

• It should not be embroidered, printed or otherwise impressed on such articles as cushions, handkerchiefs, napkins, boxes, or anything intended to be discarded after temporary use. • Advertising signs should not be attached to the staff or halyard

• The flag should not be used as part of a costume or athletic uniform, except that a flag patch may be used on the uniform of military personnel, fireman, policeman and members of patriotic organizations.

• The flag should never have placed on it, or attached to it, any mark, insignia, letter, word, number, figure, or drawing of any kind.

• The flag should never be used as a receptacle for receiving, holding, carrying, or delivering anything.

Flag Day June 14 From the US Flag Code: • The flag should not be used as a drapery, or for covering a speakers desk, draping a platform, or for any decoration in general. Bunting of blue, white and red stripes is available for these purposes. The blue stripe of the bunting should be on the top. • The flag should never be used for any advertising purpose. • It should not be embroidered, printed or otherwise impressed on such articles as cushions, handkerchiefs, napkins, boxes, or anything intended to be discarded after temporary use. • Advertising signs should not be attached to the staff or halyard • The flag should not be used as part of a costume or athletic uniform, except that a flag patch may be used on the uniform of military personnel, fireman, policeman and members of patriotic organizations. • The flag should never have placed on it, or attached to it, any mark, insignia, letter, word, number, figure, or drawing of any kind. • The flag should never be used as a receptacle for receiving, holding, carrying, or delivering anything. #FlagCode #RespectIsOfferedNotRequired #RespectOurFlag #USFlag #OldGlory

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