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Flag Day Cyberhunt

May/June 2009

Link to the answers here!

CyberHunt: Flag Day

Directions: On June 14, break out the red, white, and blue in honor of our
country’s oldest symbol: the American flag.

Share with your class this Flag Day CyberHunt and learn the history and meaning behind the famous “broad stripes
and bright stars.” Follow the links to answer the questions below.

1. Who wrote the United States’ national anthem, “The Star Spangled Banner”?
FIND THE ANSWER

2. On June 14, 1777, the Continental Congress passed the , making the American flag our new nation’s official flag.
FIND THE ANSWER

3. The very first flag is on public display at what museum?
FIND THE ANSWER

4. What are the colors of the five interlocked rings in the center of the Olympic flag?
Hint: At least one color appears on every national flag.
FIND THE ANSWER

5. In 1818, the Continental Congress passed a law stating that each time a new state joined the Union, a would be added to the flag.
FIND THE ANSWER

6. The United Nations is an international organization aimed at keeping the peace between the world’s
countries. What two symbols can be found on the official UN flag?
FIND THE ANSWER

7. Memorial Day honors the men and women who have lost their lives in military service.
How is the flag positioned on this day?
FIND THE ANSWER

8. Apollo 11 was the first successful U.S. mission to the moon. To mark their accomplishment, the astronauts on board left behind an American flag. Who were the astronauts?
FIND THE ANSWER

9. “Old Glory” is one nickname for the American flag. Name two more!
FIND THE ANSWER

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