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Flag Day

June 14

Today is Flag Day! 

Do you know the history behind this holiday? 

Complete this WebQuest to learn more!

1.   When did “the United States Continental Congress officially declare the Stars and Stripes the US Flag?”

2.   The person who started the idea of Flag Day had what kind of job?   What was his name?

3.   In what year did this person first observe “Flag Birthday?”

4.   In what year was Flag Day officially named a holiday?

5.   How old is the U.S. Flag turning this year?

6.   What are 3 “special names” that the U.S. Flag has?

7.   How many stripes are on the U.S. Flag?   What do they represent?

8.   How many stars are on the U.S. Flag?   What do they represent?