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Links

Animated US State Flags 
http://www.fg-a.com/stateflags.htm

Images of state and national flags. Free for personal or business use.

Flag of the United States of America 
http://www.usflag.org/

History and facts about the flag and a selection of patriotic writings. Includes links to government resources.

The Star-Spangled Banner Flag House 
http://www.flaghouse.org/

Information on the former home of Mary Pickersgill, maker of the flag that inspired the National Anthem. Includes tour details, gift shop, links to related sites and how to contribute to the new War of 1812 Museum.

Fort McHenry Flag 
http://www.crwflags.com/fotw/flags/us-henry.html

History and description of the flag that flew over Fort McHenry and inspired the National Anthem.

Historic Flags 
http://members.tripod.com/~txscv/

Contains graphics and history of flags from the Revolutionary War, the Republic of Texas, the Confederacy, the Union and state flags.

African American Flag of Inclusion 
http://www.ceelee.com/flag/

Original adaptation of the American flag, created in 1999. Background information, free animated image.

American Flag Images 
http://www.cise.ufl.edu/~dcc/pub/flag/

Images intended for printing, wallpaper and web graphics. Also has links to other flag image sources.

Significance of Gold Fringe on Flags 
http://www.geocities.com/tthor.geo/840-10.html

Opinions concerning the meaning of the gold fringe found on some flags. Includes information from United States Army regulations pertaining to the display of the American flag.

Netstate: State Flags 
http://www.netstate.com/state_flags.htm

Includes pictures, description, and history of each state flag.

50states.com: Flags 
http://www.50states.com/flag/

Printable version of each of the 50 U.S. state flags. Includes description of each.

Amy's American Flag Site 
http://www.geocities.com/flag_of_usa/

Information on ceremonies, poetry, history, graphics and etiquette. Also includes patriotic music and activities.

PrintOurFlag.com 
http://www.printourflag.com/

Provides free download of images for printing intended for display, coloring and creating stickers. Includes a brief quiz on the history of the flag.

Respect and Display of the Flag 
http://www.suvcw.org/flag.htm

Lists the US Flag Code, recognized display days and official dimensions.

National and Historical American Flags 
http://www.law.ou.edu/hist/flags/fedflag.shtml

Historical and current images of state, federal and related flags.

Allen's American Flag Site 
http://home.earthlink.net/~orr94/

Contains etiquette information and a graphic which points out the union and field on a flag.

USA Flag Site 
http://www.usa-flag-site.org/

Features history and etiquette, with patriotic pictures and information. Includes a forum.

A Guide to American Flags 
http://www.law.ou.edu/hist/flags/

Pictures of current and past national and state flags. Includes flags of the Revolution, the Confederacy and possessions and territories.

The Betsy Ross Homepage 
http://www.ushistory.org/betsy/index.html

History of the flag and of the woman who created the first one. Includes picture gallery, etiquette, trivia and a virtual tour of Betsy Ross's house.

Smithsonian Institute: The Star-Spangled Banner Virtual Exhibition 
http://americanhistory.si.edu/ssb/

Includes an introduction movie (requires Flash), extensive information on this flag's background and current status of the preservation project of the flag that inspired America's national anthem. Links to related resources.

Symbols of Honor 
http://www.cr.nps.gov/museum/exhibits/flags/

Civil War battle flags from the museum collections of the National Park Service.

Don't Tread on Me 
http://www.foundingfathers.info/stories/gadsden.html

History of the Gadsden "Don't Tread on Me" flag from the American Revolution.

National Flag Foundation 
http://www.americanflags.org/

Non-profit patriotic organization devoted to promoting respect for the Flag of the United States of America. Features history, etiquette, members area, educational items and links to related resources.

Flag Keepers 
http://www.flagkeepers.com/

Encourages respectful display of the flag. Offers a method to report American Flags that are ripped, torn, and badly faded.

The Old Ragged Flag/It Is The Veteran 
http://www.goodolddogs.com/oldragged.html

Dedicated to the flag and the veterans that serve(d) it.

Old Glory - Symbol of Freedom 
http://www.postring.net/oldglory/

With an historical timeline, flag etiquette, and information on the symbolism. Contains links to additional sources.

US States Flags 
http://www.atlasgeo.net/flags/anglais/html/Eusstates.htm

Animated flag images, free for personal use.

Flag Keepers 
http://www.flagkeepers.org/

Encouraging the removal and proper disposal of ragged flags. Includes flag information and description of this organization's retirement ceremony.

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