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Zhuzhou International Cultural Association Summer English ProgramSummer English Program America Washington, DCUnity and DiversityWashington, DC FlagStars and StripesOld GloryI pledge allegianceto the flag of the United Statesof America, and to the republicfor which it stands,one nationunder God, indivisible,with liberty and justice for all.Red, White and Blue Rules for the Flag/etiquette.shtmlTake down at night (or have a light on it).You should stand, remove your hat and place your hand over your heart when the flag is presented. Military should salute the flag.Only flown in fair weather, unless it is made for inclement weather use. The flag should never be dipped to any person or thing.It is flown upside down only as a distress signal. Not be used for any decoration in general. Should never be used for any advertising purpose. It should not be embroidered, printed or otherwise impressed on such articles as cushions, handkerchiefs, napkins, boxes, or anything intended to be discarded after temporary use. The flag should not be used as part of a costume or athletic uniform, except a flag patch may be used on the uniform of military personnel, fireman, policeman and members of patriotic organizations. Should never have any mark, insignia, letter, word, number, figure, or drawing placed on it.Never be used for receiving, holding, carrying, or delivering anything. No part should touch the ground or other object.To store the flag it should be folded neatly and ceremoniously. When a flag is so worn it is no longer fit to serve as a symbol of our country, it should be destroyed by burning in a dignified manner. History of the Flag/baldeagle.htmlJanuary 1, 1776, the Continental Army under George Washingtons control flew the Grand Union flag at his base. In May 1776, Betsy Ross reported she sewed the first American flag. On June 14, 1777, Congress passed the first Flag Act: Resolved, That the flag of the United States be made of thirteen stripes, alternate red and wh