Has done the job: Pospelova Elena. National flag of the USA Known also as the Starsed-striped flag, is an official state symbol of the USA (alongside. - презентация

1 Has done the job: Pospelova Elena

2 National flag of the USA Known also as the Starsed-striped flag, is an official state symbol of the USA (alongside with the Big press and a hymn). Known also as the Starsed-striped flag, is an official state symbol of the USA (alongside with the Big press and a hymn).

3 Represents a rectangular panel about family red and six white horizontal alternating strips. In canton of is dark-dark blue color 50 five-pointed stars of white color. Represents a rectangular panel about family red and six white horizontal alternating strips. In canton of is dark-dark blue color 50 five-pointed stars of white color. 13 strips 13 colonies which have formed the independent state (New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania). The dark blue rectangle from the left side symbolizes the Union. 13 strips 13 colonies which have formed the independent state (New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania). The dark blue rectangle from the left side symbolizes the Union. The number of stars in a dark blue floor conforms to number of staffs (now them 50). Red color personifies endurance and valour; is dark-dark blue diligence, validity, vigilance; white innocence and cleanliness. A parity of width of a flag to its length 10:19. The number of stars in a dark blue floor conforms to number of staffs (now them 50). Red color personifies endurance and valour; is dark-dark blue diligence, validity, vigilance; white innocence and cleanliness. A parity of width of a flag to its length 10:19.

4 The flag changed eventually depending on number of the staffs made the Union. The new star is added to a flag on July, 4th after ocurrence in the union of new staff. The quantity of strips remains constant; unique exception a flag when together with two stars have been added still and 2 strips (later cleaned). The flag changed eventually depending on number of the staffs made the Union. The new star is added to a flag on July, 4th after ocurrence in the union of new staff. The quantity of strips remains constant; unique exception a flag when together with two stars have been added still and 2 strips (later cleaned).

5 The specification The specification gives following values: The specification gives following values: Width of a flag: A = 1.0 Width of a flag: A = 1.0 Length of a flag: B = 1.9 Length of a flag: B = 1.9 Width of area of stars: C = (A x 7/13, borrows seven strips) Width of area of stars: C = (A x 7/13, borrows seven strips) Length of area of stars: D = 0.76 (B × 2/5, two fifth lengths of a flag) Length of area of stars: D = 0.76 (B × 2/5, two fifth lengths of a flag) E = F = (C/10, the one tenth width of area of stars) E = F = (C/10, the one tenth width of area of stars) G = H = (D/12, the one twelfth lengths of area of stars) G = H = (D/12, the one twelfth lengths of area of stars) Diameter of a star: K = Diameter of a star: K = Width of a strip: L = (A/13, the one thirteenth width of a flag) Width of a strip: L = (A/13, the one thirteenth width of a flag)

6 The specification

7 Colors The flag of the USA is remarkable that dark blue color in it is much more dark than dark blue, other states used in flags. Officially given shade dark blue is called Navy Blue (Naval Dark blue). The flag of the USA is remarkable that dark blue color in it is much more dark than dark blue, other states used in flags. Officially given shade dark blue is called Navy Blue (Naval Dark blue). It is explainable from the practical point of view: in XVIII century still there were no resistant dyes, and "normal" dark blue quickly would fade up to pale blue; the flag of dense, dark dark blue color long kept the properties. For the same reason red on the American flag also is more dark red on flags of other countries, though and not in such degree. It is explainable from the practical point of view: in XVIII century still there were no resistant dyes, and "normal" dark blue quickly would fade up to pale blue; the flag of dense, dark dark blue color long kept the properties. For the same reason red on the American flag also is more dark red on flags of other countries, though and not in such degree. Precise shades red, white and dark blue which are used in a flag, are defined as follows: Precise shades red, white and dark blue which are used in a flag, are defined as follows:

8 History National flag of the USA one of the oldest national штандартов in the world. The first national colours of the United States of America considers the Continental flag. National flag of the USA one of the oldest national штандартов in the world. The first national colours of the United States of America considers the Continental flag. For the first time it has been lifted on December, 2nd by 1775 John Polom Johns (then still the young Continental Marine lieutenant) on vessel « Альфред « in Philadelphia. flag for « Альфреда » has made Маргарет Мэнни. This flag has consisted of 13 red and white strips with British "Union-ñªÑ¬«¼" just on that seat where today there are stars. For the first time it has been lifted on December, 2nd by 1775 John Polom Johns (then still the young Continental Marine lieutenant) on vessel « Альфред « in Philadelphia. flag for « Альфреда » has made Маргарет Мэнни. This flag has consisted of 13 red and white strips with British "Union-ñªÑ¬«¼" just on that seat where today there are stars. Though there are no the documentary proofs confirming authorship of design first " звёздно -striped", the historians, however, believe, that Фрэнсис Хопкинсон, whose signature among others costs under the Declaration of independence, has made variations to design of already existing unofficial Continental flag and it became such what we now know it. Though there are no the documentary proofs confirming authorship of design first " звёздно -striped", the historians, however, believe, that Фрэнсис Хопкинсон, whose signature among others costs under the Declaration of independence, has made variations to design of already existing unofficial Continental flag and it became such what we now know it. Under the legend, the first American flag сшила the seamstress from Philadelphia Бетси Росс. Under the legend, the first American flag сшила the seamstress from Philadelphia Бетси Росс.

9 « Flag Serapis » - the first flag of the USA seen in the Europe is known also so-called. In October, 1779 the same John Pol Johns has lifted a make-it-yourself flag above the frigate grasped at Englishmen «Serapis» that the Dutch authorities could not accuse it of a piracy. « Flag Serapis » - the first flag of the USA seen in the Europe is known also so-called. In October, 1779 the same John Pol Johns has lifted a make-it-yourself flag above the frigate grasped at Englishmen «Serapis» that the Dutch authorities could not accuse it of a piracy. The flag changed 26 times from that instant as it was accepted for the first time with 13 colonies. The flag changed 26 times from that instant as it was accepted for the first time with 13 colonies. Most long within 47 years the version of a flag with 48 stars was used, and only after July, 4th, 2007 the present 50-star flag has broken this record. Most long within 47 years the version of a flag with 48 stars was used, and only after July, 4th, 2007 the present 50-star flag has broken this record. The 50-star flag has been accepted per 1960 on results of the open competition which has won a version of 17- years student Robert Hefta. The 50-star flag has been accepted per 1960 on results of the open competition which has won a version of 17- years student Robert Hefta.

10 First flag At the moment of signing the Declaration of independence, on July, 4th, 1776, the United States had no official national colours. At the moment of signing the Declaration of independence, on July, 4th, 1776, the United States had no official national colours. Flag of the Great Union traditionally name « the First national colours » though it never had any official status, and it was used by Georges Vashingtonom in War for independence and has formed a basis by development of the first official flag of the USA. Flag of the Great Union traditionally name « the First national colours » though it never had any official status, and it was used by Georges Vashingtonom in War for independence and has formed a basis by development of the first official flag of the USA.

11 Posting and use of a flag The flag is usually lifted the year round on the majority of public buildings. Some private use is all-the-year-round, but becomes widely widespread in civil holidays, such as Day of memory, Day of veterans, Presidential day, Day of a flag (English) and in Day of independence.

12 That it is forbidden to do with a flag * To lower a little as a token of respect for the person or subject matter even if flags of staffs, military banners and other flags are lowered a little in their honour;* to expose its canton downwards, except for supply of the distress signal * to expose a flag so that it touched something located under it: the ground, a floor, water, Other subject matters; * To bear a staff of a flag horizontally (the flag always should be born under angle); * to fix and expose a flag so that it could be damaged or be soiled; * to write and draw something on a flag; * to turn something in a flag; * to use as clothes, bed-clothes and draperies, * To lower a little as a token of respect for the person or subject matter even if flags of staffs, military banners and other flags are lowered a little in their honour;* to expose its canton downwards, except for supply of the distress signal * to expose a flag so that it touched something located under it: the ground, a floor, water, Other subject matters; * To bear a staff of a flag horizontally (the flag always should be born under angle); * to fix and expose a flag so that it could be damaged or be soiled; * to write and draw something on a flag; * to turn something in a flag; * to use as clothes, bed-clothes and draperies, To use in a suit or on the sports form (at the same time the image of a flag is maybe sewn to the form of members of the patriotic organizations, military, police and fire); * to use a flag for advertising and promotions of the goods; * to print its image on napkins, boxes and other subject matters of disposable use To use in a suit or on the sports form (at the same time the image of a flag is maybe sewn to the form of members of the patriotic organizations, military, police and fire); * to use a flag for advertising and promotions of the goods; * to print its image on napkins, boxes and other subject matters of disposable use

13 Rules of the reference and posting of a flag Basic article: the Code of a flag of the USA Basic article: the Code of a flag of the USA the Public Law , known as the Code of a flag of the USA, defines rules of the reference and posting of a national flag of the USA. the Public Law , known as the Code of a flag of the USA, defines rules of the reference and posting of a national flag of the USA. While the federal law does not provide any punishments for misuse of a flag, each staff has the own law on a flag and can inflict upon infringers to punishment. The Federal law clearly states, that the flag is the important state symbol. While the federal law does not provide any punishments for misuse of a flag, each staff has the own law on a flag and can inflict upon infringers to punishment. The Federal law clearly states, that the flag is the important state symbol. In reply to the decision of the Supreme Court on a recognition unconstitutional an interdiction of ignition of a flag legislations of staffs, the Congress has admitted to 1989 the Certificate in protection of a flag. In it it is spoken, that by Luba who deliberately profanes a flag, it is maybe fined and-or imprisoned within one year. In reply to the decision of the Supreme Court on a recognition unconstitutional an interdiction of ignition of a flag legislations of staffs, the Congress has admitted to 1989 the Certificate in protection of a flag. In it it is spoken, that by Luba who deliberately profanes a flag, it is maybe fined and-or imprisoned within one year. However this certificate has been challenged in 1990 by the Supreme Court which has passed the decision, that it breaks a freedom of speech guaranteed by the First correction to the Constitution of the USA. However this certificate has been challenged in 1990 by the Supreme Court which has passed the decision, that it breaks a freedom of speech guaranteed by the First correction to the Constitution of the USA.

14 Seats of constant posting According to presidential declaration, regulations of the congress and custom, the American flags are hung constantly out in the certain seats: According to presidential declaration, regulations of the congress and custom, the American flags are hung constantly out in the certain seats:

15 * Precise replicas Star Spangled Banner Flag (15 stars, 15 strips) are established in two seats to Baltimore, Maryland: Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine and Flag House Square. * Precise replicas Star Spangled Banner Flag (15 stars, 15 strips) are established in two seats to Baltimore, Maryland: Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine and Flag House Square. * the Memorial of the Body of marine infantry of the USA (English) (Rise of a flag on Иводзиму (English)), Arlington, Virginia * the Memorial of the Body of marine infantry of the USA (English) (Rise of a flag on Иводзиму (English)), Arlington, Virginia * Lexington Green, Lexington, Massachusetts * Lexington Green, Lexington, Massachusetts * the White house, * the White house, Washington Washington * 50 flags of the USA are hung constantly out at the Monument of Washington. * 50 flags of the USA are hung constantly out at the Monument of Washington. * at customs service (English) in ports of entrance which are constantly opened. * at customs service (English) in ports of entrance which are constantly opened. * By Congressional decree, a Civil War era flag (for the year 1863) flies above Pennsylvania Hall (Old Dorm) at Gettysburg College [the source is not specified 580 days]. This building, occupied by both sides at various points of the Battle of Gettysburg, served as a lookout and battlefield hospital. * By Congressional decree, a Civil War era flag (for the year 1863) flies above Pennsylvania Hall (Old Dorm) at Gettysburg College [the source is not specified 580 days]. This building, occupied by both sides at various points of the Battle of Gettysburg, served as a lookout and battlefield hospital.

16 * Grounds of the National Memorial Arch in Valley Forge NHP, Valley Forge, Pennsylvania * Grounds of the National Memorial Arch in Valley Forge NHP, Valley Forge, Pennsylvania * the Strip mine of limestone of mountain Slover (Colton Liberty Flag), Колтон, California. The first rise on July, 4th * the Strip mine of limestone of mountain Slover (Colton Liberty Flag), Колтон, California. The first rise on July, 4th * Washington Camp Ground, part of the former Middlebrook encampment, Bridgewater, New Jersey, Thirteen Star Flag. (Act of Congress. [the source is not specified 580 days]) * Washington Camp Ground, part of the former Middlebrook encampment, Bridgewater, New Jersey, Thirteen Star Flag. (Act of Congress. [the source is not specified 580 days]) * By custom, at the Maryland home, birthplace, and grave of Francis Scott Key; at the Worcester, Massachusetts war memorial; at the plaza in Taos, New Mexico (since 1861); at the United States Capitol (since 1918); and at Mount Moriah Cemetery in Deadwood, South Dakota. * By custom, at the Maryland home, birthplace, and grave of Francis Scott Key; at the Worcester, Massachusetts war memorial; at the plaza in Taos, New Mexico (since 1861); at the United States Capitol (since 1918); and at Mount Moriah Cemetery in Deadwood, South Dakota. * At the south pole, separate from the cluster of worldwide flags. [the source is not specified 580 days] * At the south pole, separate from the cluster of worldwide flags. [the source is not specified 580 days] * the Surface the Moon placed there by astronauts Apollo-11, Apollo-12, Apollo-14, Apollo-15, Apollo-16 and Apollo-17. * the Surface the Moon placed there by astronauts Apollo-11, Apollo-12, Apollo-14, Apollo-15, Apollo-16 and Apollo-17.

17 Special days for posting The flag is hung out next days: * January: 1 (New year) and 20 (day of inauguration) * February: 12 (birthday Авраама of the Lincoln) and 3-rd Monday (Presidential day, it is primary Georges Vashingtona's birthday) * May: 3 - I Saturday (Day of armed forces) * June: 14 (Day of a flag (English)) * July: 4 (Day of independence) * September: 1 - й Monday (Day of Work) and 17 (Day The flag is hung out next days: * January: 1 (New year) and 20 (day of inauguration) * February: 12 (birthday Авраама of the Lincoln) and 3-rd Monday (Presidential day, it is primary Georges Vashingtona's birthday) * May: 3 - I Saturday (Day of armed forces) * June: 14 (Day of a flag (English)) * July: 4 (Day of independence) * September: 1 - й Monday (Day of Work) and 17 (Day Constitutions) * October: 2 - й Monday (Day of Hristofora Columbus) and 27 (Put military - a marine sea fleet) * November: 11 (Day of veterans) and 4 - й Thursday (Day of gratitude) * and any other days which can be declared by the President of the United States; birthdays of staffs; and for the state holidays. Constitutions) * October: 2 - й Monday (Day of Hristofora Columbus) and 27 (Put military - a marine sea fleet) * November: 11 (Day of veterans) and 4 - й Thursday (Day of gratitude) * and any other days which can be declared by the President of the United States; birthdays of staffs; and for the state holidays.

18 Posting of the lowered a little flag On federal official bodies the flag should be lowered a little on half next days: * on May, 15th Day of memory of peace officers (English) * Last Monday in May Day of memory (a.m.) * on July, 27th Day of veterans of the Korean war * on September, 11th Day of the patriot (English) On federal official bodies the flag should be lowered a little on half next days: * on May, 15th Day of memory of peace officers (English) * Last Monday in May Day of memory (a.m.) * on July, 27th Day of veterans of the Korean war * on September, 11th Day of the patriot (English) * on December, 7th Day of memory the Pearl - Харбора * For 30 days death * on December, 7th Day of memory the Pearl - Харбора * For 30 days death The president or the former president * For 10 days death вице - the president, chairman of the Supreme court (or in resignation) or the speaker of the house * From death about day of burial a member of the Supreme court, a member of the government, former vice-president, the acting chairman of the Senate, The president or the former president * For 10 days death вице - the president, chairman of the Supreme court (or in resignation) or the speaker of the house * From death about day of burial a member of the Supreme court, a member of the government, former vice-president, the acting chairman of the Senate, Leaders of a party of the majority or minority of the Senate and the House of Representatives. Also for federal establishments within the limits of the state or territory, for the governor. Leaders of a party of the majority or minority of the Senate and the House of Representatives. Also for federal establishments within the limits of the state or territory, for the governor. * Next day after death senators, members of the Congress, territorial delegates or the commissioner-residents in Commonwealth of Puerto Rico * Next day after death senators, members of the Congress, territorial delegates or the commissioner-residents in Commonwealth of Puerto Rico

19 Proper turning for storage Though it does not form a part of the official Code of a flag, according to military custom if the flag is not used it should be curtailed into the triangular form. (Philippines, former American territory, also have such custom at folding the flag.) Though it does not form a part of the official Code of a flag, according to military custom if the flag is not used it should be curtailed into the triangular form. (Philippines, former American territory, also have such custom at folding the flag.)

20 Rituals Every morning students and pupils of kindergartens in all territory of the USA under direction of and at direct participation of teachers or educators say the Oath of fidelity to a flag of the USA (in spite of the fact that the Supreme court of the USA in 1943 has decided, that children cannot be forced to perusal of an oath ). Every morning students and pupils of kindergartens in all territory of the USA under direction of and at direct participation of teachers or educators say the Oath of fidelity to a flag of the USA (in spite of the fact that the Supreme court of the USA in 1943 has decided, that children cannot be forced to perusal of an oath ). From practice of district federal court in San Francisco also it is known, that when an oath have read in a class room, the schoolgirl, refused to say to required words, the unacceptable choice between participation and expression of the protest has been offered. From practice of district federal court in San Francisco also it is known, that when an oath have read in a class room, the schoolgirl, refused to say to required words, the unacceptable choice between participation and expression of the protest has been offered.

21 At the same time it is known, that practice of application of ritual is very varied. So, for example, in state of Texas except for an oath of fidelity to the American flag the similar oath of fidelity to a flag of state of Texas is said. In state of Missouri students say an oath not every day, and once a week, and in state of Mississipi once a month. At the same time it is known, that practice of application of ritual is very varied. So, for example, in state of Texas except for an oath of fidelity to the American flag the similar oath of fidelity to a flag of state of Texas is said. In state of Missouri students say an oath not every day, and once a week, and in state of Mississipi once a month. From fifty American states in thirty three oath of fidelity is legislatively approved to pronouncing, and in eleven of them the primary version of an oath where the God is not mentioned is said. From fifty American states in thirty three oath of fidelity is legislatively approved to pronouncing, and in eleven of them the primary version of an oath where the God is not mentioned is said. In six staffs the oath to pronouncing is not recommended, and in other eleven the administration of each school solves this question independently. In six staffs the oath to pronouncing is not recommended, and in other eleven the administration of each school solves this question independently.

22 The right to burning of a flag: pro and contra Among the rituals connected with a flag of the USA also it is necessary to note the practice of public burning of a flag widespread in the USA as a token of the protest something. Disputes on legitimacy of such actions are conducted in the USA some decades. Among the rituals connected with a flag of the USA also it is necessary to note the practice of public burning of a flag widespread in the USA as a token of the protest something. Disputes on legitimacy of such actions are conducted in the USA some decades. Propagation of an expert of burning of a flag has received in the USA during mass protests against war in Vietnam in the end of 60th of a century XX. In 1968 in the USA the federal law ordering respect for a flag of the USA has been passed. Similar laws have been accepted in the majority of staffs. However, in 1989 г. Propagation of an expert of burning of a flag has received in the USA during mass protests against war in Vietnam in the end of 60th of a century XX. In 1968 in the USA the federal law ordering respect for a flag of the USA has been passed. Similar laws have been accepted in the majority of staffs. However, in 1989 г. The Supreme court of the USA in the decision on business " against Johnson " has decided Texas, that ignition of a flag as the form of expression of the protest is guaranteed by the First correction to the Constitution of the USA and therefore all the laws forbidding similar actions, are unconstitutional. The Supreme court of the USA in the decision on business " against Johnson " has decided Texas, that ignition of a flag as the form of expression of the protest is guaranteed by the First correction to the Constitution of the USA and therefore all the laws forbidding similar actions, are unconstitutional.

23 The same year the Congress of the USA had been passed the new law on protection of a flag. However a year later the Supreme Court, having considered appeals condemned for infringement of this law, has declared this law contradicting the constitution. The same year the Congress of the USA had been passed the new law on protection of a flag. However a year later the Supreme Court, having considered appeals condemned for infringement of this law, has declared this law contradicting the constitution. Since then defenders of a flag try to bypass the specified regulation of the Supreme court by acceptance of the new correction to the Constitution, specially devoted protection of a flag of the USA against disrespectful actions. For last years the project of such correction was submitted for consideration the Congress not less than 12 times. However, this correction till now has not been accepted. Since then defenders of a flag try to bypass the specified regulation of the Supreme court by acceptance of the new correction to the Constitution, specially devoted protection of a flag of the USA against disrespectful actions. For last years the project of such correction was submitted for consideration the Congress not less than 12 times. However, this correction till now has not been accepted.

24 Some past of a flag

25 The future of a flag Flag of the USA with 51-st star (offered by College of heraldry of Army of the USA) Flag of the USA with 51-st star (offered by College of heraldry of Army of the USA)

26 Astronaut Alan Shepard hoists the colours the United States on a surface of the Moon during mission Apollo-14.

27 The end =)