Del Norte Public Library

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.

Eighty-nine flags are illustrated and identified with accompanying text describing their significance in American history

A patriotic poem celebrating the flag of the United States, including historical footnotes about its origins and history

Traces the history and evolution of the American flag, investigating the truth of the legend that Betsy Ross sewed the first flag, and discussing the writing of the national anthem, and debates over the treatment of the flag. Includes a chronology, glossary, and resources.

A simple introduction to the Star Spangled Banner, including its design, modifications through the years, uses on holidays, and importance as a symbol of the United States.

Depicts flags of all the countries in the world. Includes locator maps, fact boxes, descriptions, and a summary of flag sources, colors, and iconography.

Francis Bellamy, who wrote the Pledge of Allegiance, tells a brief history of the Pledge of Allegiance, a reminder of loyalty to the flag and to the United States.

Provides historical information about U.S. states and territories, covering names and nicknames, mottos, flags, capitols, flowers, trees, songs, legal holidays, license plates, postage stamps, fairs and festivals, universities, governors, sports teams, and other symbols.

Recreates the childhood of the woman traditionally remembered as the maker of the first American flag, which was secretly presented to General George Washington in Philadelphia in 1776.

This book presents the complete text of this patriotic song that was written for a Broadway musical, chronicles the life of the American flag, and recounts the life of the song's composer, George M. Cohan.