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Flag Day Activities for Kids
	About Flag Day What is the background of Flag Day? When did it start? Why is it celebrated?
	When is Flag Day 2008? Need to know the exact date of Flag Day this year? Here's a chart that shows what day Flag Day is celebrated from 2005 - 2011.
	Flag Day Coloring Pages Get out your interactive crayon to color these symbols of United States. Pictures include the flag of the 13 colonies, Betsy Ross' 5 point star, an American Bald Eagle, the Liberty Bell, a Patriotic Boy with a Flag, a Patriotic Girl with a Flag, Statue of Liberty, Uncle Sam, Eagle, Washington Monument and American Apple Pie.
	Thematic Reading - Kids Books Flag Day book descriptions and reviews for elementary and preschool reading. Titles include: Betsy Ross, Coming to America, F is for Flag, Flag Day, L is for Liberty, Red White and Blue - the Story of the American Flag, The Flag We Love, The Pledge of Allegiance and The Story of the Statue of Liberty.
	Printable Flag Day Short Stories Thematic reading that celebrates our flag and love for our country. Classics include: The Flag Incident, Betsy Ross and the Flag, General Scott and the Stars and Stripes, The Flag of Our Country and the story of The Star Spangled Banner.
	Printable Patriotic Poems for Flag Day Expressive patriotic poetry. The collection includes: The American Boy, The American Flag, Americans in Strength, The Flag Goes By, Home of the Brave, The Land of Liberty, The Name of Old Glory, Of This Nation, Old Uncle Sam, One Nation Under God, The Pride of Our Country, A Song of Our Flag, Song of the American Eagle, The Star Spangled Banner and Those Who Dare Fight.
	Flag Etiquette - How to Handle the Flag Federal Flag Code Public Law that describes how, when and where the U.S. flag should be displayed and used.
	The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag How to stand and say the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
	Flag Day Vocabulary Wordsearch - terms associated with the flag or Flag Day.
	Other Patriotic Activities:
	Memorial Day Activities
	Fourth of July Activities - Independence Day
	Veterans' Day Activities
	Famous American Coloring Pages

About Flag Day

Flag Day is a day when all Americans celebrate the flag by showing respect for the flag and its makers and its designers. One of the main symbols of the United States of America is the flag.

The original U.S. flag was authorized by Congress on Saturday, June 14, 1777. It had 13 stripes - 7 red and 6 white - that represent the original 13 colonies. There were 13 white stars in a blue field representing a new constellation.

Since 1777, there have been different versions of the flag that have been adopted. The red and white stripes with blue constellation have remained the same. Each state in the union is represented by a 5 point star. The number of stars have changed as states joined the union. There are currently 50 states that belong to the United States of America.

Betsy Ross made the first flag:
Betsy Ross Coloring Page
The Story of Betsy Ross and the First Flag of the U.S.

Francis Scott Key
The Story of the Star Spangled Banner
Star Spangled Banner Lyrics

Flag Facts and History
Educationworld Lesson Plans

Flag Day Games and Activities