flags

A short play dramatizes the legend of how Betsy Ross came to make the first United States flag.

Presents the lyrics to George M. Cohan's patriotic anthem "You're a Grand Old Flag, " originally composed for a stage musical, complemented by the art of Warren Kimble. Includes music notation andfacts about the song and the flag.

Describes how and why Francis Bellamy came to write the Pledge of Allegiance, explaining the meaning of the pledge and the controversies surrounding it.

Shows what various flags of the United States have meant, and what the Stars and Stripes means to us today.

Introduces the life of Betsy Ross, a Philadelphia seamstress who some people believe sewed the first American flag.

A history of the American flag as it developed from the Union Jack into a totally different symbol of a new nation.

A photographic essay about flags from countries all over the world and such special flags as signal flags for ships and boats, flags for special festivals and sports, political flags and coats of arms. Also includes information about the meaning of shapes and colors on flags.

A photographic essay about flags from countries all over the world and such special flags as signal flags for ships and boats, flags for special festivals and sports, political flags and coats of arms. Also includes information about the meaning of shapes and colors on flags.

Discusses the use of flags throughout history and the symbolism of flags of the world.