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Flags.net
Flags.net is a database of current and historical flags for countries, political subdivisions, organizations, and the like. Flags can be searched with virtually any criteria, from the name of a country to their colors.
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Menorah Ministries: The Star of David
A detailed description and history of the famous Hebrew symbol. The article states that the symbol can not be traced to King David himself but that the use of hexagrams was found in Jewish magic dating back to the 6th century C.E.
Immigration and Ethnic History Society
Iehs: Kelly Lyons, "The Pledge of Allegiance and the Perils of Quiet Nativism"
This article focuses on the history of the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and what Lyon's calls the perils of quiet nativism, including students reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.
Have Fun With History
Have Fun With History: History of the u.s. Flag
The story of the American flag is told here through numerous videos and links to the Museum of American History.
Immigration and Ethnic History Society
Iehs: Lucy Salyer Uncovers the History of Expatriation & the Fenian Brotherhood
Scholar Lucy Salyer writes about Irish Americans who joined the Fenian Brotherhood around the time of the U.S. Civil War and the shifting ideas of allegiance, citizenship, and expatriation implicated in their story. Read the following...
CRW Flags
Flags of the World: Denmark
This displays a picture and description of the flag of Denmark. It also includes a history of the flag.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Brand New Flag Lesson Plan: Molly of Denali
This lesson plan, based on the 11-minute animated story "Brand New Flag" from the PBS KIDS series MOLLY OF DENALI, helps children use captions to access and convey meaning in informational texts. After Molly learns about the history of...
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Wis Travel: Wisconsin History
A concise summary of the history of the state of Wisconsin. Learn about its first explorers and inhabitants through its admittance to statehood. There is also a long list of state symbols given after the text. Click on one to see a...
Discovering Lewis & Clark
Discovering Lewis & Clark: Flags of the Expedition
Discusses the importance of flags in representing the identities of groups and countries. Presents a collection of early American flags, the Great Seal of the United States, the flags carried by the Lewis and Clark expedition, signal and...
Gabriel Dumont Institute
Virtual Museum of Metis History and Culture: Metis Flags Video
The history of Metis flags is presented in this video.
Central Intelligence Agency
Cia: World Factbook: Flags of the World
Reference material on flags of the world from the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) World Factbook. Students and teachers can access this site for all sorts of information about world flags including specific history and maps associated...
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Flags of the World: Clickable Flag Map of the Us
This interactive map of the United States provides a detailed description of the flag of each state and its history. Each state has a colorful picture of the flag and extensive information about state flags, banners, and crests.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Betsy Ross Homepage
Use this site to read a biography of Betsy Ross, the designer of the first American flag. You can also read a history of the flag, flag laws, a flag quiz, and some quotes about the flag.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Flag Day Celebrated
Why do we celebrate Flag Day? Learn about the history of this holiday while also viewing historical images.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Flag Picture Gallery
This is a collection of American flags in color with a description of their reason for existence. Very appealing site.
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Louisiana Secretary of State: Louisiana Facts [Pdf]
Louisiana Secretary of State provides many pretty pictures of the state and its symbols, with some interesting information about the state capitol building, the state pledge of allegiance, state colors and more.
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Us flag.org: History of the Vietnam War Pow/mia Flag
At this site you can investigate what prompted the design of the POW/MIA flag. What is the significance of this American symbol? Find out how this flag became a reality when you use this site.
US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Symbols of u.s. Government: Flag of the United States (Grades 3 5)
Ben's Guide is a fun way to present US laws to students grades K-12. This site presents a brief history of the American flag. Links to related sites are available.
US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Symbols of u.s. Government: Flag of the United States (Grades K 2)
Ben's Guide is a fun way to present US laws to students grades K-12. This site presents a brief history of the song American flag. Links to related sites are available.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Classroom: Freedom of Religion
Check out this interactive timeline on the history of freedom of religion in the United States.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Harcourt: School Publishers: You're a Grand Old Flag
"Every country has a flag. A flag stands for a country and the people who live there. What do you know about flags? Click on one of the choices to find out more."
Texas State Historical Association
Texas State Historical Association: Evolution of the Texas Flag
Explains the history of the Texas state flag.
CRW Flags
Flags of the World: United Kingdom
This Flags of the World site displays a picture and description of the flag of the United Kingdom. It also includes a history of the flag.
CRW Flags
Flags of the World: Switzerland
This site from Flags of the World displays a picture and description of the flag of Switzerland. It also includes the history of the flag, its symbolism and the usage of the confederation cross.