Animated American Flags
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The Pledge of Allegiance
I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, With Liberty and Justice for all.
A bit of history on the Pledge. It was originally published as a 22 word recitation on September 8th, 1892 as "The Pledge to the Flag". It was intended as an activity for schoolchildren to celebration the 400th anniversary of Columbus' discovery of America.
It was modified 3 times, in 1923, 1924 and then finally in 1954, when the words "under God" were added. Fittingly, the pledge was changed on June 14th, Flag Day, each time.
Flag Day
June 14th
1777 - The Stars and Stripes, or the Flag of the United States of America as it is now formally known as, was authorized by the Second Continental Congress.
"Resolved, that the flag of the United States be thirteen stripes, alternate red and white; that the union be thirteen stars, white in a blue field representing a new constellation."
1861 - The first unofficial Flag Day celebration which was the first summer of the civil war. The celebration occurred in Hartford, Connecticut.
1877 - The flag's 100th birthday. Our government first requests the flag be displayed from all public buildings.
1916 - President Woodrow Wilson issues a Presidential Proclamation to honor our flag and its birth
1923 - National Flag Conference creates the National Flag Code providing guidelines regarding display of the flag. These were modified in 1924, and were adopted by Congress in 1942
August 3rd, 1949 - President Harry Truman signed a Congressional Resolution "That the 14th day of June in each year is designated as Flag Day."
Flag Trivia
The flag is regulated by Federal Law, United States Code Title 36, Chapter 10 - Patriotic Customs http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/cic_text/misc/ourflag/flaglaws1.htm
The flag should never be displayed with the union down, except as a signal of dire distress in instances of extreme danger to life and property.
When displaying the flag at night it should always be illuminated prominently.
Flag Nicknames
Old Glory
Stars and Stripes
American Flag
How to obtain a flag flown over the U.S. Capitol
Constituents may arrange to purchase flags that have been flown over the Capitol by getting in touch with their Senators or Representative. A certificate signed by the Architect of the Capitol accompanies each flag. Flags are available for purchase in sizes of 3' x 5' or 5' x 8' in fabrics of cotton and nylon.
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