A huge collection of links to resources about the history of Texas. As this is an older web page, some of the links no longer work. Topics covered include primary resources, timelines, history sites, flags, maps, landmarks, monuments,...

In 1867, site of Russian flag lowering and American flag raising marking the transfer of Alaska to the U.S.; in 1959, after Alaska admitted as 49th state, site of first official raising of 49-star U.S. flag; also called Castle Hill.

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.

Learn about North American countries and geography. The flags, maps, exports, natural resources, and languages of North American are found on this website.

Kids learn about The United States Flag; history and meaning.

The author of this site provides a solid base of information about the U.S. flag that includes the evolution of the flag and the history of Flag Day. Students will discover why the flag is known as Old Glory and the important role...

Students will learn about America's most popular symbols through short multiple choice questions. They can find more specific information by clicking on the American Icons link.

Can you draw a picture of the stars on an American flag?

Different photos taken at the raising of the American flag on Mt. Suribachi on Iwo Jima.

This biography of Ira Hayes, a Pima Indian who was one of the flag raisers in the iconic picture of at Iwo Jima, relates his actions in World War II, and the sad circumstances of his death.

The IDB is a long-standing initiative of the Latin American countries as a multilateral finance institution for the development of the region. This site offers basic data on Bolivia as well as economic data. It also covers the...

A complete unit on constitutional law that uses the court case of Texas vs. Johnson, in which Gregory Lee Johnson was convicted of desecration of a venerated object after lighting an American flag on fire. The case became an argument...

Have fun learning about what it means to be "American." At this site discover all the privileges you have being an American citizen. There is also a complete list of teacher resource links.

The National Park Service maintains the famous fort that is known for the creation of the Star Spangled Banner. Site provides a menu of items for related information.

[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about Veterans Day. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.

Find the history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and the population of American Samoa on this website.

Have you ever wondered how we got the design for the current national flag? Use this website to find out.

This website teaches how to properly treat your flag. It details what to do and what not to do with your flag. It also explains how to display the flag outdoors.

This website features a step-by-step process of how to properly fold the United States flag. The pictures are clear and easy to understand. It also explains what happens during a flag folding ceremony.

Do you know how a flag can be flown 24 hours a day? A Presidential proclamation must be made to authorize its display. This site gives a list of the official sites where the flag may be displayed 24 hours a day.

"The flag should be displayed, from sunrise to sunset, on all days when the weather permits." This website gives a comprehensive list of the days that the flag should especially be displayed. Each state and the date of admission to the...

Have you ever asked yourself what the colors of the flag mean? This site has an explanation.

[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart contains a song to teach young children about our flag.

Have you ever wondered why the U.S. flag is referred to as "Old Glory?" Use this website to read about the life of Captain William Driver.