CRW Flags
Flags of the World: Austria
This site displays a picture and description of the flag of Austria. It also includes a history of the flag, Coat of Arms, and flags of the Austrian government members.
CRW Flags
Flags of the World: Iceland
This site displays a picture and description of the flag of Iceland. It also includes a history of the flag,and links to general information of various Icelandic flags.
CRW Flags
Flags of the World: Germany
This site from Flags of the World displays a picture and description of the flag of Germany. It also includes history of the flag, when it was adopted, and the Coat of Arms of Germany.
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At Tiananmen Square
Tiananmen Square is a modern creation, China being a land where large public gathering places were not traditionally built. See a video of the people gathered together at the end of the day to watch the Chinese flag come down. Read the...
Library of Congress
Loc: Today in History: April 13: Thomas Jefferson, Grand Old Flag
Multi-faceted site with hypertexted links to Jefferson's writings, summary of the events leading to the Constitution and the failure of the Articles of Confederation; included is Jefferson's original draft of the "Bill for Establishing...
US Army Center
U.s. Army Center of Military History: Getting the Message Through: Civil War Organization and Training
An exhaustive look at the Signal Corps, the legislation behind its formation, and its many uses during the Civil War. Find the equipment used, the code for the signal flags, and pictures of the troops. This is a very detailed and...
Library of Congress
Loc: Today in History: June 14: Flag Day
Flag Day is celebrated on June 14. This resource from American Memory has lots of primary source material about the day and the flag. Read in the journals of the Continental Congress which designates the design of our first national...
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of American History: The Star Spangled Banner: The Flag That Inspired the National Anthem
Use this site to discover the history of the flag that was the inspiration for our national anthem. Take the quiz and test your knowledge of the American flag. Included is information about the War of 1812.
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As I Please: Unfurling the Flags of John Paul Jones
An essay on John Paul Jones and a history of the American flags he flew on his ships. The essay was written shortly after Sept. 11, 2001.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of American History: The Star Spangled Banner
This resource provides information about the history of the flag, and events of 1814 that affected Francis Scott Key, author of the anthem.
Read Works
Read Works: Symbols of the United States
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about four symbols of America: the Statue of Liberty, the Liberty Bell, the bald eagle, and the American flag. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in...
World Atlas
World Atlas: United States of America
A comprehensive guide to the United States of America including a variety of maps, statistics, facts, and information on history, geography, flags, symbols, travel, and much more.
Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs: King Solomon's Seal
An article which explains in detail the famous symbol of Judaism also known as the "Star of David".
Chicago History Museum
Chicago Historical Society: The Chicago Flag
A brief, kid-friendly examination of the Chicago flag that explains what a symbol is and that also reveals what the colors and symbols of Chicago's flag represent. An excellent introduction to the symbolic content of images or a lesson...
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Usps: The Flags of Our Nation
Explore the unique characteristics of our states with educational activities that compliment the Flags of our Nation stamp series. Learn about our national history, geography, and culture in a fun and interesting way!
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian Institution: Star Spangled Banner and the War of 1812
This site discusses the history behind the Star Spangled Banner by Francis Scott Key, written during the War of 1812. Visitors can view an image of the actual American flag which flew over Fort McHenry during the Battle of Baltimore and...
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Kentucky Atlas and Gazetteer: The Commonwealth of Kentucky
This resource provides information about Kentucky's history, geography, geology, counties, physiography, relief, flag, and much, much more.
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State of Delaware: Official Website for the First State
A long list of facts about Delaware including government, climate, state seal, population, state flag, state motto, song, nicknames, and much more.
University of Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania: Eritrea Official Documents
An easy-to-understand site contains basic facts about Eritrea, a historical outline, government details, reconstruction and demobilization history, and notes for visitors to the country.
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The Weekly South Dakotan: South Dakota History for 4th Grade
From the very beginning and through the twentieth century, this comprehensive collection of lessons will enrich students studying the history in between and the effects on South Dakota.
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Landeshauptstadt Dresden (City of Dresden)
Bilingual site with a wealth of information about the city, facts & figures, its history, culture, economy, sights, tourism, sports, etc. Click German flag in the top navigation to access the site in German.
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Organization of American States Children's Page: Belize
Full of useful information relating to the country of Belize. Topics covered include: population, language, geography, climate, government, history, economy, culture, agriculture, holydays, photos, national symbols, national anthem, and...
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Republic of Moldova: Official Website
This official site of the Republic of Moldova provides information about the country's history, culture, economy, society, government, and news.