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2. Flag of the United States - Wikipedia

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   A U.S. flag with gold fringe and a gold eagle on top of the flag pole. When Alaska and Hawaii were being considered for statehood in the 1950s, more than 1,500 designs were submitted to President Dwight D. Eisenhower. Although some were 49-star versions, the vast majority were 50-star proposals.

3. Flag of the president of the United States - Wikipedia

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   The color was more meant for ceremonial purposes, was smaller than the flag, made of silk, and had a gold and silver fringed border. The dimensions of the flag were 8 by 13 feet (2.4 m × 4.0 m), and the dimensions of the color were 4 by 6.5 feet (1.2 m × 2.0 m). [2] [20] [21]

4. 13 versions of the US flag you've probably never seen - AOL

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   The flag is also a symbol of exploration. It was planted on the moon during the first landing by Apollo 11 astronauts in 1969. The flag even has its own day -- each year Americans celebrate flag ...

5. List of flags of the United States - Wikipedia

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   See also: Flags of the U.S. states and territories A 2.00 m × 1.70 m oil painting showing historical US flags. This is a list of flags in the United States describing the evolution of the flag of the United States, as well as other flags used within the United States, such as the flags of governmental agencies. There are also separate flags for embassies and ships. National flags Main article ...

6. Why are American flags at half-staff in Florida on Dec. 7?

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   In accordance to Public Law 103-308 President Biden should issue a proclamation for the American flag to be flown at half-staff on Thursday, Dec. 7 in honor of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day.

7. Timeline of the flag of the United States - Wikipedia

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   1963 – American Flag placed on top of Mount Everest in the Himalayas in Nepal, by Barry Bishop. 1968 – Adoption of Federal Flag Desecration Law (18 U.S.C. 700 et seq.) – Congress approved the first federal flag desecration law in the wake of a highly publicized Central Park flag burning incident in New York City in protest of the Vietnam War.

8. Flags are flying at half-staff in Idaho. How, why and when ...

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   Flying the American flag, or a state flag, halfway up the flagpole is a symbol of mourning for the country or state after the death of a government official, military member or first responder; a ...

9. Flag of Oregon - Wikipedia

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   Two-sided flags were previously more common, but have been reduced due to increased costs of manufacturing a flag with two different designs. [2] On the reverse of the flag is a depiction, also in gold, of a beaver, the state animal of Oregon. [7] For dress or parade use, the flag may feature a gold fringe. For standard use, no fringe is ...