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Very few, including government officials, seem to understand, know or care about American flag etiquette. How and where we fly the American flag, and how we treat it, indicates not just if we know the rules of care, but also our pride in our country.

This American Flag Folk Art is the perfect patriotic craft for the fourth of July this summer!

If you are looking for a fun new way to share your wedding cake or grooms cake with your guest, then you have to try making these Mini American Flag Shaped Cakes.

This article will help you understand the history of the American Flag. Plus it will help you to understand that proper way to handle the flag.

Summer is a great time for displaying the red, white and blue. Here is a guide to the essential do's and don'ts of American flag protocol.

For over 200 years, the American Flag has been symbolized as our nation's unity and her strength.

Make an American Flag Stepping stone

This American Flag wristlet is a fun and easy Memorial Day Craft project.

Op-ed piece discussing the right to burn the American flag.

This vintage inspired American flag craft project makes the perfect patriotic decoration for your front door, any room in your home, or even on a stake in the garden.

In this tutorial I will show you how to create Wavy American Flag Text in PhotoImpact 12.

what each of the folds in the American flag symbolizes

As much as we love our flag, we don't always remember how we should take care of it when we so proudly display it. There are distinct rules about displaying your flag and some of them I was not familiar with.

Here is a great recipe for making the American Flag out of Jell-O for a spectacular stars-and-stripes Fourth of July Dessert!

If you want to be the next President, I suggest that you wear the American flag lapel wherever you go.

This father daughter craft is a fun and patriotic American flag stool perfect for a weekend project.

This American Flag Tote Bag is a fun Patriotic craft or Memorial Day craft for beginning and avid sewers.

This American Flag Coffee table is the perfect way to transform an old vintage wood trunk, an existing coffee table, or almost any wood surface.

These American Flags made from chocolate are a wonderful patriotic wedding favor you can give to al of your wedding guests.

In these sensitive times of the last almost six years now since 9-11, when virtually every one's patriotism seems to come under question, this controversy over the flying of an American Flag has caught my attention and I'd like to see what you think.

So what's the deal here? Can we thank Betsy Ross for designing the first American flag with input from George Washington, or not?

This is a how to American Flag Craft Idea.

On Tuesday morning, three Liberal, Yale students decided it would be fun to set fire to another man's American flag.

Looking for a fun patriotic craft for kids to make? Well, this American flag candle votive is a wonderful craft for kids; it also makes a great homemade gift or even decoration for the fourth of July.

This American Flag Stained glass project is the perfect way to transform old picture frames, a collection of vintage windows, and old sheets of glass, or even the insert on a vintage front door!

This simple American Flag Trellis is a nice colorful touch to any garden and can be built on any scale.

Looking for a few good patriotic desserts? This American Flag Cupcake cake is so easy to make.

Which flag these claimed-to-be Kansans Owe Allegiance To - US or Al Qaida?

You can use American Flags to create patriotic wedding centerpieces on a small budget for your wedding.

You may be surprised at some of the answers in this quiz. Answers are at the bottom, so don't look ahead. Take the quiz honestly and see just how much you really know about the proper care and handling of the flag.

No one seems to respect the flag anymore. None of the rules seem to be followed.

Today the ghost of Betsy Ross is restless as America's flag is being sewn overseas and then imported to the United States. China is the last Communist giant, and was once a sworn enemy of America yet they lead the world in exporting the Stars and Stripes.

The flying of the United States flag at half-staff is an honored tradition which signifies that the nation is mourning the loss of a prominent citizen. The criteria under which this honor could be bestowed were amended in 1976, when the flag code was amended.

You can use leftover sweaters to make a fun recycled Memorial Day craft.

The fourth of July celebration is a great time to get together with family and friends. The fourth of July is a great time to show your talents to everyone you enjoy being with. A good food to make for you festivities is the fourth of July cake.

Nothing is more refreshing on a hot summer day than ice cream. Give your ice cream a little patriotic twist by turning it into an ice cream cake.

The proper ways to display "Old Glory."

Looking for a few good patriotic wedding invitations? Ok, so your patriotic wedding may not be the time for humor, but I am sure you will love this new take on patriotic wedding invitations.

About the proud history of the Confederate flag that shows a lack of hate and rather one of bravery and heritage.

On Tuesday, September 11th, 2007, an American flag should be displayed outside every home, apartment, office, and store in the United States.

Pattern for a patriotic garden.

The American flag is a common fixture utilized in celebration of Independence Day. Did you know there are rules to follow in order to correctly display the American flag? Here are some etiquette tips and guidelines to follow when displaying the flag.

The American Legion is a close knit 'family' moreso than just fellow veterans. It's about love, respect and pride, as well as many other things.

The fabric cards make the perfect American Flag card for Memorial Day or any other patriotic occasion you may have.

The citizens of Maywood, California, took down the American flag at the local post office, threw it on the ground and stomped on it, and then hoisted the Mexican flag in its place.

With less competition on your friends' calendars than a Memorial Day or Fourth Of July party would have, a Flag Day party stands out from the pack. These Flag Day party ideas will help you show your patriotism in style.

We are living in a time of constant criticism and attacks both verbally and physically towards the United States, and I think the US flag gives US citizens the hope and strength needed to keep fighting for our Freedom!

It seems that the origin of the idea to have a day each year to honor the American flag by celebrating "Flag Day" began in 1855. A school teacher named B.J. Cigrand wanted students to think of June 14th as the American flag's birthday.

Grab your picnic basket and this fun flag test to help celebrate summer holidays this Memorial Day, Flag Day and Fourth of July.

The hobby of flag collecting and the study of flags, known as vexillology, has a vocabulary all its own. Here is a list of terms to help you get started in this fascinating field.

Joe Morabito, an American solider, celebrates Flag Day with foster children from Westchester County.

March 15-17n 1919, the American Legion is founded in Paris France.

It's hard to tell unless your looking for it but the British Flag or Union Jack as some call it can be flown incorrectly. Here's how i found this out and how you can spot the error.

This is an article that discusses the controversy surrounding the Confederate flag.

The flag itself gives people the right to burn that very flag. To take away that right is to take away everything the flag represents.

What does the Confederate Flag represent? Why should we display it? Why shouldn't we display it? What do we lose if we leave the Confederate Flag behind? If you hate the Confederate Flag and the people who fly it, what does that say about you?

The United States Flag Code sets forth times and occasions for the lowering of the flag to half-staff. There are no penalties for violations and this has allowed diversity and freedom

This is the perfect, light offering at the end of a food-filled day.

'Oh, say, can you see, by the dawn's early light What so proudly we hail'd at the twilight's last gleaming?' ABC news is hailing, but apparently not proudly.

June 14, 2008, marked the 231tst anniversary of the U.S. flag , and the 131st anniversary of Flag Day.

This year marks the 231st birthday of the U.S. Flag.

This is a quick and easy recipe for a cake that not only looks great for the holiday, but is also very easily transported to holiday events.

The flack that Barack Obama has received over his decision not to wear a flag lapel pin has gone on for too long. It does not define how patriotic he is.

What better way could there be to celebrate Flag Day on June 14, then to plan a visit around that time to the home of the flags alleged seamstress, Betsy Ross.

Two-Time Academy Award Winning Director George Stevens Was a Master American Filmmaker

Charles Lindberg, 86, spent much of his life explaining that it was his patrol, not the one in the famous Iwo Jima flag-raising photo, that actually placed the first flag on the island.

Attack ads and negative campaigning have always been a key element of American elections. These tactics are of questionable effectiveness, and their tone repels the public from politics and from voting.

A comment on the imagery of Green Day's "American Idiot"

As an American history buff myself, I am giving you my expert advice on some of the best gifts to give people like me.

Patriotism prevails through many American crafts, because it is so important to so many people. This patriotic candy wreath craft is an expression of American holidays.

This is the story about the making of the Great Garrison Flag that flew over Fort McHenry in Baltimore Harbor and how Francis Scott Key came to write the "Star Spangled Banner."

This easy to make pin will let you express your American Pride all year long with a few simple materials and a few minutes. (Great for kids to make too!!)

America is a great country and I am proud to be an American, are you?

A look at the Senate's effort earlier this summer to pass on a bill banning flag burning and the legal arguments against the flag desecration amendment.

Recently, artist John Sims, as part of an art exhibit called "AfroProvocations," hung a display of a Confederate flag hung by a noose in a Florida art museum. bringing once again to the fore one of the silliest of debates: the cause of the American Civil War.

Charles W. Lindberg, the man who spent the better part of his life setting the record straight on the flag raising at Iwo Jima, has died.

Sarah Afshar shows off her originality and creativity with American Idol inspired cocktails and mixed drinks. Want to know what's in a "Simon Cowell"?

This simple Patriotic Star Wreath Craft Project is the perfect way to decorate your front door for the Fourth of July or even Memorial Day.

Title 4, United States Code, Chapter 1, with amendments thereto, sets forth flag etiquette.

Who established Flag Day as a holiday?

It was one of the finest examples of U.S international diplomacy with the Islamic nation of Morocco.

While Waiting For The Hambergers And Hotdogs To Grill This Fun, Educational Game For Ages 2 To Adult Can Be Played. It Can Be Played On All Different Levels From Just Finding Game Pieces To Also Answering Trivia Questions..

As the ABC Network has forbidden their journalists to wear American flag pins on their clothing, it's time that concerned Americans who still believe in the values of our country to take a stand. It's time to boycott ABC!

Fun, festive ideas for some yummy Fourth of July treats!

The national holiday we now call Memorial Day was first named Decoration Day. Women used flowers to 'decorate' the graves of the fallen soldiers of the Civil War to honor their service to our country.

Editorial essay about the unnecessary violence and violations employed by police at the RNC in St. Paul

Check here to see my opinion about Obama scratching his cheek at Clinton with a finger.

In this tutorial I will show you how to add both apps to your MySpace profile.

A lot of Americans like to associate propaganda with foreign countries and think they are immune to it. Sadly, Americans are victims of some of the most powerful propaganda in the world, and they are unaware of it.

'The Dark Knight' Falls Short of Setting Box Office Record in Tickets Sold

In response to the hate America first crowd.

Looking for a great way to spend time with the family and friends? Cook up these delicious recipes that put the comfort in food.

Americans of Swedish descent often enjoy traditional gifts that commemorate their homeland, or land of their ancestry. Christmas in Sweden in called 'Julen".God Jul is the Swedish greeting for Merry Christmas.

The Christmas greeting in Norway is God Jul! Norway's Christmas celebrating is a family event, where friend gather around the Christmas Tree on Christmas Eve and pass around gifts.

Alistair Kee wrote that Constantine the Great conquered the Christian church "without a threat or a blow." How did he do this? By embracing it. We can see the same thing happening in America.

The government has made small concessions for the rights of African Americans, many of which seem like sweeping reforms to the public. However, this has often created more neglect and even generated further oppression.