Transcript Historical Timeline of the American Flag

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)
January 1, 1776
• 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.
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Can you predict?
United States Flag
Source: Library of Congress – American Memory
• 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?
• Red signifies hardiness and valor.
• White signifies purity and innocence.
• Blue signifies vigilance, perseverance, and
justice.
Betsy Ross Created the First Flag
The flag was commissioned by the
Continental Congress.
Do you think events happened the way they are shown in this picture?
Betsy Ross Making the Flag
Source: Library of Congress – American Memory
Can You Predict why there were differences
between these two flags?
1777
1795
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Changes in the U.S. Flag
1777
1795
The flag showed 13
stars and 13 stripes.
The flag was made
to fly as a symbol of
peace.
The flag showed a 15
star, 15 stripe design.
The stars represented
two new states added,
Kentucky and Vermont.
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
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
Warmth
Bedroom of tenant farmer living near
Warner, Oklahoma
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
Today, as in the past, our
flag still blows in the
breeze… A symbol of pride
just as our forefathers had
created it.
Woman holding the American flag and waving a handkerchief. White envelope with
colored ink.
Source: Library of Congress – American Memory