Happy Flag Day! How well do you know Old Glory? Take the quiz.

Answers at the bottom of the quiz...

1. From your memory, and without peeking, how many stripes on the American flag are red?

A. Six. 
B. Seven. 
C. Eight.

2. Where can you find the original Star Spangled Banner today?

A. In Donald Trump's private collection. 
B. At the Republican National Committee Headquarters. 
C. At the Smithsonian Institution.

3. When did Francis Scott Key write the lyrics that became the National Anthem?

A. July 4, 1814. 
B. The morning after the battle, September 14, 1814. 
C. The night before the battle, September 13, 1814.

4. Why is the flag so much shorter today than when it was sewn?

A. The end of the flag was burned in the Battle of Baltimore. 
B. Samples have been removed for conservation testing. 
C. The family which preserved the Star Spangled Banner, gave small pieces away as souvenirs and gifts over 

5. When did "The Star-Spangled Banner" officially become the United States's national anthem?

A. 1931. 
B. 1917. 
C. 1814.

6. How was the American flag used before the War of 1812?

A. There was no American flag before the War of 1812. 
B. As a symbol of the British Empire. 
C. To identify ships and forts.

7. True or False, the rules and codes of etiquette spelled out in the Flag Code can be legally enforced.

A. True. 
B. False.

8. When are new stars added to the flag?

A. On the Fourth of July following the admission of new states to the Union. 
B. On the First of January following the admission of new states to the Union. 
C. Upon order of Congress.

9. Who has the authority to order American flags to be flown at half-staff?

A. Congress and the Supreme Court. 
B. The president, state governors, mayor of Washington DC. 
C. The Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Defense.

10. How many American flags are on the moon?

A. One. 
B. Three. 
C. Six.

Answers: 1.B  2.C  3.B  4.C  5.A  6.C  7.B  8.A  9.B  10.C

Courtesy: Associatedcontent.com and Smithsonian Museum of American History 

And...you've seen the US Flag folded in ceremonies, especially to commemorate our fallen military heroes. But do you know what the folds mean? 

The first fold stands for liberty. In America, we are free to own property, to elect our government representatives, to attend the church of our choice, to openly disagree, to travel freely without restriction, to pursue an education and the “American Dream”. The white stripes of the Flag symbolize our liberty.

The second fold represents unity. Abraham Lincoln stated that a house divided against itself cannot stand. National unity in the face of natural disasters and external threats, such as those posed on September 11, 2001, has preserved our constitutional republic.

The third fold stands for justice. In America we believe that every person stands equal before the law and is deserving of just and fair treatment. The laborer and the lawyer are both entitled to justice in America. The blue of the Flag embodies justice.

The fourth fold symbolizes perseverance. To persevere means to endure, to remain steadfast despite severe hardship and obstacles. The Continental Army suffered repeated setbacks before claiming any significant victory. Yet throughout the brutal winter of 1777 at Valley Forge, they persevered.

The fifth fold represents hardiness. Hardiness is the ability to withstand difficulty while remaining resolute despite adversity. The aggressors in World War II underestimated American hardiness. They thought that Americans were soft, incapable and unwilling to endure hardship. Our soldiers and sailors such as those who fought at Normandy and in Korea proved them wrong.

The sixth fold stands for valor. Valor means courage, the act of defending what is right even in the face of opposition. Nathan Hale, the Revolutionary War patriot, was convicted of spying by the British in 1776. Before he was hanged, Hale displayed great valor with his words, "I only regret that I have but one life to give for my country." The red color in the flag represents valor, symbolic of the blood shed by all the American heroes who sacrificed for our freedom.

The seventh fold symbolizes purity. A pure nation is free from taint, from what weakens, pollutes or renders it ineffective. Our Founding Fathers illuminated freedom's path for us when they created the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. The pure intent of these documents enabled the United States of America to become the greatest of all nations, a land of liberty which beckons to all who are seeking asylum from persecution and oppression.

The eighth fold represents innocence. Innocence implies that one is unacquainted with evil and is thus free from sin. George Washington once stated, "The love of my country will be the ruling influence of my conduct." Americans pay tribute to him and to all those who give devoted service to uphold freedom's ideals without selfish or evil motivations. 

The ninth fold signifies sacrifice. To sacrifice is to give up something valued for an ideal, belief or goal. America exists today because of the sacrifices of countless Americans. Many have made the ultimate sacrifice of their lives in battles waged during the Revolution, the World Wars, in Korea, Vietnam, the Gulf War, Afghanistan and other locations around the world. We pay tribute to them and to the firefighters, policemen, soup kitchen volunteers, members of our armed forces and numerous others who continue to sacrifice for freedom. 

The tenth fold stands for honor. One who possesses honor possesses a keen sense of ethical conduct. To honor a person or ideal is to display respect for them. We give thanks for all who have acted with honor in the founding and growth of America. We pray that each citizen and all those who represent us in government will conduct themselves in a manner that will continue to bring honor to our nation and to our Flag. 

The eleventh fold symbolizes independence. Independence is the state of being free, of being able to make unrestricted choices within the law as free individuals and as a free nation. Ever since our nation’s birth, Americans have fiercely defended their independence against all oppressors. Patrick Henry articulated the sentiments of his fellow Americans past, present and future when he uttered those famous words, "Give me liberty, or give me death." America stands as an icon of freedom and independence for the oppressed of the world. May it always remain so.

The twelfth fold represents truth. Truth is the body of real events and facts. It is preserved through adherence to reality and the avoidance of falsehoods. America was built upon God-given truths articulated in the Declaration of Independence "that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness." Adherence to these truths has made America a great nation. We pledge to continue this noble legacy of truth so that in America, every man woman and child may forever be free.

Happy Flag Day!