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Austin J. MilesFundamentals of Oral CommunicationPresentation Date: April 29, 2013
Brief History of the American Flag.
Overview of the United States Flag Code.
Flag-folding demonstration.
May of 1776, Betsy Ross sewed the first unofficial U.S. Flag.
June 14, 1777, first official flag recognized by the Continental Congress. 13 stripes and 13 stars in a circle
Executive Order by President Eisenhower established the flag we know of today
Red represents Hardiness and Valor
White represents Purity and Innocence
Blue represents Vigilance, Perseverance and Justice
Federal Law dictates:
Flag should be lighted at all times
Never to be dipped below any other flag
It is never to touch the ground
When it is too worn to continue use, it is to be burned in a dignified manner (preferably at a flag burning ceremony)
Brief History of the American Flag
Overview of the U.S. Flag Code
Demonstration on how to fold the U.S. Flag
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