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Historical Timeline of the American Flag
Debra Nanney
Cliffside Elementary
Third Grade
Flag image: Dave’s American Flag (http://www.delusionresistance.org/flags/national/USA_flags.html)
• The first flag was raised in Massachusetts.
• The flag had 13 stripes to illustrate the original thirteen colonies.
• The flag resembled the British flag as a sign of loyalty to the King of England.
Flag image: Dave’s American Flag (http://www.delusionresistance.org/flags/national/USA_flags.html)
January 1, 1776
Can you predict?
• Do you know why the flag was created with the colors of red, white, and blue?
• Do you know who commissioned the first flag?
• Do you know who created the first flag?
United States Flag
Source: Library of Congress – American Memory
• Red signifies hardiness and valor.
• White signifies purity and innocence.
• Blue signifies vigilance, perseverance, and justice.
Betsy Ross Created the First FlagThe flag was commissioned by the
Continental Congress.
Betsy Ross Making the Flag Source: Library of Congress – American Memory
Do you think events happened the way they are shown in this picture?Do you think events happened the way they are shown in this picture?
Can You Predict why there were differences
between these two flags?
17951777
Flag images: Dave’s American Flag (http://www.delusionresistance.org/flags/national/USA_flags.html)
1777
The flag showed 13 stars and 13 stripes. The flag was made
to fly as a symbol of peace.
1795
The flag showed a 15 star, 15 stripe design. The stars represented two new states added,
Kentucky and Vermont.
Changes in the U.S. FlagChanges in the U.S. Flag
Can You Predict?
Why would this man be admiring the flag in the distance?
Francis Scott Key standing on boat, with right arm stretched out toward the United States flag flying over
Fort McHenry, Baltimore, Maryland.
Source: Library of Congress – American Memory
During the war of 1812, the song known as the
“Star Spangled Banner” was written by Francis
Scott Key. He wrote the song as he witnessed the
battle of Fort McHenry by the British navy on
September 13.Sheet music for “The Star Spangled Banner”
Source: Library of Congress – American Memory
Source: Library of Congress – American Memory
Click on the picture or the link below to hear “Stars and Stripes Forever -
http://memory.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/r?ammem/papr:@field(NUMBER+@band(edrs+50466l))
Can You Predict?
What have past flags been utilized for?
War Warmth
Bedroom of tenant farmer living near Warner, Oklahoma
Source: Library of Congress – American Memory
One of two Revolutionary War flags in existence. This one was carried at the Battle of Stoney Point, General Posey
commanding.Source: Library of Congress – American Memory
One of two Revolutionary War flags in existence. This one was carried at the Battle of Stoney Point, General Posey
commanding.Source: Library of Congress – American Memory
Taking a Patients Pulse
Source: Library of Congress – American Memory
To Honor Fallen Heroes…
Graves of Marines killed in Battle of Guantanomo
Source: Library of Congress – American Memory
Patriotic Parades
Ford workers carrying American flag and union banners in the Labor Day Parade
Source: Library of Congress – American Memory
And to teach school children about the
flag and patriotism!
At an early age school children learn about the meaning of the American Flag
Source: Library of Congress – American Memory