Until the Executive Order of June 24, , neither the order of the stars nor the proportions of the flag was prescribed. Consequently, flags dating before this period sometimes show unusual arrangements of the stars and odd proportions, these features being left to the discretion of the flag maker. In general, however, straight rows of stars and proportions similar to those later adopted officially were used.
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Executive Order of President Taft, June 24, established proportions of the flag and provided for arrangement of the stars in six horizontal rows of eight each, a single point of each star to be upward. Executive Order of President Eisenhower, January 3, provided for the arrangement of the stars in seven rows of seven stars each, staggered horizontally and vertically.
Executive Order of President Eisenhower, August 21, provided for the arrangement of the stars in nine rows of stars staggered horizontally and eleven rows of stars staggered vertically. Our Current Flag Today the American flag consists of thirteen horizontal stripes, seven red, alternating with six white. Thank you for letting us know that teachers learn new things, too!
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What do the colors of the American flag represent? Wonder What's Next? Join us in Wonderopolis tomorrow as we take a closer look at a unique landform! Try It Out Are you ready to let your flag fly? Check out the following activities with a friend or family member: Make your own flag for your family! If you were to fly a flag outside your house that would show your neighborhood what your family is all about, what would it look like?
What colors would you use? Are there special colors that represent your family? For example, if your family's ancestors came from Mexico, perhaps you could base your family flag on the colors in the Mexican flag.
What interests does your family have? Do you go camping? Do you read together? Do you play certain sports? You can use some of your interests to include images or symbols in your flag, such as a tent, a book, or a soccer ball. Have fun and let your imagination help you design a unique family flag! Ask an adult friend or family member to take you on a drive around your town. Keep an eye out for flags. How many can you spot? Where do you notice the flags? Are they primarily on homes or businesses?
Do you see flags anywhere else, such as stickers on vehicles? If there are other passengers in the car, challenge them to try to spot more than you do. Who can spot the largest flag? Check out this list of the Flags of the World. What do these flags have in common? What makes them different? Choose one that interests you and spend time learning about the symbolism behind it.
Then, share what you learned with a friend or family member. Did you get it? Test your knowledge. What are you wondering? Wonder Words independence committee continental resolved horizontal hardiness valor vigilance perseverance Take the Wonder Word Challenge. Join the Discussion. Tyler Nov 18, If i made the american flag i would make a big smile face for those who want to come to our country know we are nice :.
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