flags

Presents a narrative description of the events of May 6, 1945, when members of the U.S. Army marched into the Mauthausen concentration camp during World War II, and were presented with a makeshift United States flag by a group of prisoners of war.

Looks at the life of Betsy Ross from her Quaker childhood to her role in the Revolutionary War and her days as an independent businesswoman. Examines the legend of the Betsy Ross flag, and explains the importance of her legacy.

A brief biography of Betsy Ross, discussing her early years, her role in the legend surrounding the making of the first U.S. flag, and her later life.

Relates how a Philadelphia seamstress helped design and make the first flag to represent the United States of America.

While researching the American flag for a class project, the Corner Kids ask townspeople what the flag means to them and find that each person has a different answer.

Describes how the American flag came into being, how it has changed over the years, and its importance as the symbol of our country.

Describes early flags in America and explains how the current flag design became official, also discussing the War of 1812 and the "Star-Spangled Banner," changes to the flag, and ways of honoring the flag.

Tells the story of the battle that inspired Francis Scott Key to write the poem that became the national anthem of the United States.

Divides the Pledge of Allegiance into words and phrases in order to define its meaning.

Includes the text of the Pledge of Allegiance, as well as an explanation of its meaning plus facts about the U.S. flag.