FLAG DAY IS THIS FRIDAY, JUNE 14!

If you're like most of our customers, you keep a pretty busy schedule, but you also love this great country of ours.  So with that in mind, we wanted to remind you that Friday, June 14th is Flag Day, giving you a heads up for any preparation you might need as we proudly honor Old Glory.

Speaking of Flag Day, we thought you might enjoy a bit of fun little trivia on the topic of our beloved Stars and Stripes, which you are more than welcome to also share with all your friends and loved ones.  So here we go...

1. From your memory, and without peeking, how many stripes on the American flag are red?

A. Six.
B. Seven.
C. Eight.
D. Nine.


2. Who designed the American flag?

A. George Washington.
B. Betsy Ross.
C. Francis Hopkinson.
D. Francis Scott Key.


3. Where can you find the original Star Spangled Banner today?

A. On display in the Capitol Rotunda.
B. In Donald Trump's private collection.
C. At the Republican National Committee Headquarters.
D. At the Smithsonian Institute


4. Which of the following days has not been declared by Congress, official proclamation or custom to be a flag flying day?

A. Easter Day.
B. Mother's Day.
C. Father's Day.
D. Christmas Day.


5. When are new stars added to the flag?

A. On the Fourth of July following the admission of new states to the Union.
B. On the First of January following the admission of new states to the Union.
C. Upon order of the Supreme Court.
D. Upon order of Congress.


6. When did Americans begin pledging allegiance to the flag?

A. 1954.
B. 1942.
C. 1812.
D. 1776.


7. What characteristics do the three colors of the flag officially represent?

A. Red stands for bravery, white means liberty and blue represents vigilance.
B. Red stands for sacrifice, white means truth and blue represents justice.
C. They are the three colors derived from the British Union Jack for Colonial America.
D. None of the above.


8. Who has the authority to order American flags to be flown at half-staff?

A. Congress and the Supreme Court.
B. The president and state governors.
C. Mayors and city councils.
D. The Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Defense.


9. How many American flags are on the moon?

A. One.
B. Three.
C. Six.
D. Twelve.


10. What should you do if your flag touches the ground?

A. Clean it.
B. Destroy it.
C. Store it away.
D. Return it to the manufacturer.


HERE ARE THE ANSWERS...
Answers: 1. B  2. C  3. D  4. C  5. A  6 . B  7. D   8. B   9. C  10. A