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National Flag Week spans June 10-16 this year. Each year since Congress established this special observance in 1949, the President is requested to issue a proclamation calling for its observance and for the display of the flag of the United States on all Federal Government buildings. The Congress also requested that all citizens of the United States display the American flag during that week.

During Flag Day and National Flag Week, we also honor the men and women who carry our flag into battle. Through their bravery and sacrifice, they help keep America safe and advance peace and freedom around the globe. By flying the flag, we express our gratitude to these heroes and all those who help ensure that the many blessings of our great country continue for generations to come.

Activity: Knowledge about the history of the American flag is appropriate for all students and especially today with so many new citizens and visitors with green cards who are working or attending colleges in our country. Type American Flag in the Subject Heading search box > click Search > American Flag.

Students should create reports of 150 to 200 words, citing at least two sources. The reports should summarize information using the following outline:

	History of the present design of the American flag.
	Rules of respect for displaying the flag and why.
	Why the display of the flag is important to American unity and culture.
	How the flag helps to promote patriotism especially in times of war or threats.
	What they would do to stop or punish disrespect for the flag.

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