John R. Vile is professor of political science and dean of the University Honors College at Middle Tennessee State University, and author of numerous critically acclaimed works of American history.

• Topical List of EntriesPrefaceAcknowledgmentsIntroductionTimelinePart I: Flag Overview EssaysThe Creation, Design, and Symbolism of the Stars and StripesFlag EtiquetteThe U.S. Flag in America's Historic-House MuseumsThe Confederate FlagsThe Flag in American ArtThe Flag in American MusicThe Flag in American JournalismThe Flag in American PoliticsPart II: A–Z EntriesAdvertisingAll-American Flag ActAmerican Flag (Photograph)American Flag Foundation, Inc.American Gothic, Washington, D.C. (Photograph)American LegionAmerican's CreedBalch, George ThacherBates's Flag March through the Former Confederate StatesBaxter, Percival P.Beecher, Henry WardBellamy, Francis J.Bennington FlagBetsy Ross FlagBirth of Our Nation's FlagBrandywine FlagBruner, Frank C.Campaign FlagsCampbell, ThomasCapitol Flag ProgramCaptain AmericaCentennials, Bicentennials, and Other CommemorationsChild, Lydia MariaChristian FlagCitizens Flag Alliance (CFA)Civil Rights MovementCivil WarColors of the FlagConfederate FlagsConstellation"Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue"Cowgill v. California (1970)Cowpens FlagCult of the FlagDaughters of the American Revolution (DAR)Davis, JeffersonDecoration Day (Memorial Day)EagleEast India Company FlagEaston FlagElk Grove Unified School District v. Newdow (2004)Ellsworth, Elmer E.Evacuation DayEx Parte Starr (1920)Exclusionary FlagsExecutive Order No. 1556 of 1912 and Its SuccessorsFederal Flag Protection Acts of 1968 and 1989Flag Act of 1777Flag Act of 1794Flag Act of 1818Flag ApparelFlag Bearers, Standard-BearersFlag CodeFlag DayFlag Day MonumentFlag Desecration AmendmentFlag HolidaysFlag HousesFlag Manufacturers Association of AmericaFlag on the Floor Art ExhibitFlag PatchesFlying the FlagFolding the FlagForster FlagFort Niagara FlagFort Sumter FlagFrank, RobertFreedom to Display the American Flag Act (2005)Fritchie, Barbara"God Bless the U.S.A."Grand Army of the Republic (GAR)Great American FlagGuilford FlagGuthrie, William N.Half-StaffHalter v. Nebraska (1907)Hard Hat Riot (1970)Hassam, (Frederick) ChildeHeft, Robert G.Hinrichs, KitHoar, George F.Hoffman v. United States (1971)Holman, FrancisHopkinson, FrancisHouse of Flags MuseumHuman FlagIdentifying the Age of FlagsImmigrants and Flag-WavingIndependence DayIngersoll's Decoration Day OrationIwo Jima Flag RaisingJehovah's WitnessesJohns, JasperKeim, PeterKey, Francis ScottLafayette GravesiteLambkin, PrinceLandscapeLane, Franklin K.Lapel PinsLibby, FrederickLiberty Trees, Liberty Poles, and Liberty CapsLicense PlatesLincoln, AbrahamLincoln FlagLodge, Henry Cabot"Long May It (She) Wave""Man without a Country"Mastai, Boleslaw, and Marie-Louise D'OtrangeMennonites and AmishMexican-American WarMinersville School District v. Gobitis (1940)National AnthemNational Flag Foundation (NFF)Native American ArtNew York City Firemen PhotographNicknames for the U.S. FlagOld Glory Flag"Old Ironsides"Olympic ProtocolOstrander, James S.Our Banner in the SkyPeople's Flag ShowPickersgill, Mary YoungPine Tree FlagPledge of AllegiancePostage StampsPostcardsPosters in WartimePreble, George HenryPrisoners of WarProportions of the American FlagQuilts"Ragged Old Flag"Rally 'Round the Flag EffectRantoul, Robert S.Rattlesnake FlagsRespect for America's Fallen Heroes ActRevolutionary WarRevolutionary War Battle Flags"Rip Van Winkle"Ross, BetsyRuhstrat v. Illinois (1900)Schuller, Robert H.Schuyler FlagSedition Act of 1918See You at the Pole (SYATP) EventsSmith, WhitneySmith v. Goguen (1974)Soiling of Old Glory, The (Photograph)Space Program, American Flag and theSpanish-American WarSpence v. Washington (1974)Spirit of '76SportsStafford FlagStars, Arrangement of on U.S. FlagsStars and Stripes"Stars and Stripes Forever""Star-Spangled Banner" (Anthem)Star-Spangled Banner (Flag)Star-Spangled Banner Flag HouseStreet v. New York (1969)Stripes on the FlagStromberg v. California (1931)Suffragists and the U.S. FlagTaylor v. Mississippi (1943)Terrorist Attacks of September 11, 2001Texas v. Johnson (1989)"There's a Star-Spangled Banner Waving Somewhere"Thirteen-Star Flags"This Ain't No Rag, It's a Flag"Top of the FlagpoleTremain, RussellTwenty-Four-Hour Flag DisplaysUncle SamUnder GodUnion FlagUnion JackUnited States Flag AssociationUnited States v. Eichman (1990)Veterans DayVeterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)Vietnam MemorialVietnam WarWar of 1812Washington Crossing the DelawareWashington Kerchief FlagsWashington Monument Flag DisplayWashington's Coat of ArmsWebster, DanielWest Virginia State Board of Education v. Barnette (1943)Whipple FlagWinthrop, Robert C.World War IWorld War IIXenophobia, Nativism, and the U.S. Flag"You're a Grand Old Flag"Youth's CompanionZaricor Flag CollectionGlossaryBibliographyAbout the Author and ContributorsIndex

A masterly exploration of the American flag, with a potpourri of fun details for anyone with an interest in U.S. history, patriotic symbols, and vexillology.

John R. Vile is professor of political science and dean of the University Honors College at Middle Tennessee State University, and author of numerous critically acclaimed works of American history.

• Topical List of EntriesPrefaceAcknowledgmentsIntroductionTimelinePart I: Flag Overview EssaysThe Creation, Design, and Symbolism of the Stars and StripesFlag EtiquetteThe U.S. Flag in America's Historic-House MuseumsThe Confederate FlagsThe Flag in American ArtThe Flag in American MusicThe Flag in American JournalismThe Flag in American PoliticsPart II: A–Z EntriesAdvertisingAll-American Flag ActAmerican Flag (Photograph)American Flag Foundation, Inc.American Gothic, Washington, D.C. (Photograph)American LegionAmerican's CreedBalch, George ThacherBates's Flag March through the Former Confederate StatesBaxter, Percival P.Beecher, Henry WardBellamy, Francis J.Bennington FlagBetsy Ross FlagBirth of Our Nation's FlagBrandywine FlagBruner, Frank C.Campaign FlagsCampbell, ThomasCapitol Flag ProgramCaptain AmericaCentennials, Bicentennials, and Other CommemorationsChild, Lydia MariaChristian FlagCitizens Flag Alliance (CFA)Civil Rights MovementCivil WarColors of the FlagConfederate FlagsConstellation"Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue"Cowgill v. California (1970)Cowpens FlagCult of the FlagDaughters of the American Revolution (DAR)Davis, JeffersonDecoration Day (Memorial Day)EagleEast India Company FlagEaston FlagElk Grove Unified School District v. Newdow (2004)Ellsworth, Elmer E.Evacuation DayEx Parte Starr (1920)Exclusionary FlagsExecutive Order No. 1556 of 1912 and Its SuccessorsFederal Flag Protection Acts of 1968 and 1989Flag Act of 1777Flag Act of 1794Flag Act of 1818Flag ApparelFlag Bearers, Standard-BearersFlag CodeFlag DayFlag Day MonumentFlag Desecration AmendmentFlag HolidaysFlag HousesFlag Manufacturers Association of AmericaFlag on the Floor Art ExhibitFlag PatchesFlying the FlagFolding the FlagForster FlagFort Niagara FlagFort Sumter FlagFrank, RobertFreedom to Display the American Flag Act (2005)Fritchie, Barbara"God Bless the U.S.A."Grand Army of the Republic (GAR)Great American FlagGuilford FlagGuthrie, William N.Half-StaffHalter v. Nebraska (1907)Hard Hat Riot (1970)Hassam, (Frederick) ChildeHeft, Robert G.Hinrichs, KitHoar, George F.Hoffman v. United States (1971)Holman, FrancisHopkinson, FrancisHouse of Flags MuseumHuman FlagIdentifying the Age of FlagsImmigrants and Flag-WavingIndependence DayIngersoll's Decoration Day OrationIwo Jima Flag RaisingJehovah's WitnessesJohns, JasperKeim, PeterKey, Francis ScottLafayette GravesiteLambkin, PrinceLandscapeLane, Franklin K.Lapel PinsLibby, FrederickLiberty Trees, Liberty Poles, and Liberty CapsLicense PlatesLincoln, AbrahamLincoln FlagLodge, Henry Cabot"Long May It (She) Wave""Man without a Country"Mastai, Boleslaw, and Marie-Louise D'OtrangeMennonites and AmishMexican-American WarMinersville School District v. Gobitis (1940)National AnthemNational Flag Foundation (NFF)Native American ArtNew York City Firemen PhotographNicknames for the U.S. FlagOld Glory Flag"Old Ironsides"Olympic ProtocolOstrander, James S.Our Banner in the SkyPeople's Flag ShowPickersgill, Mary YoungPine Tree FlagPledge of AllegiancePostage StampsPostcardsPosters in WartimePreble, George HenryPrisoners of WarProportions of the American FlagQuilts"Ragged Old Flag"Rally 'Round the Flag EffectRantoul, Robert S.Rattlesnake FlagsRespect for America's Fallen Heroes ActRevolutionary WarRevolutionary War Battle Flags"Rip Van Winkle"Ross, BetsyRuhstrat v. Illinois (1900)Schuller, Robert H.Schuyler FlagSedition Act of 1918See You at the Pole (SYATP) EventsSmith, WhitneySmith v. Goguen (1974)Soiling of Old Glory, The (Photograph)Space Program, American Flag and theSpanish-American WarSpence v. Washington (1974)Spirit of '76SportsStafford FlagStars, Arrangement of on U.S. FlagsStars and Stripes"Stars and Stripes Forever""Star-Spangled Banner" (Anthem)Star-Spangled Banner (Flag)Star-Spangled Banner Flag HouseStreet v. New York (1969)Stripes on the FlagStromberg v. California (1931)Suffragists and the U.S. FlagTaylor v. Mississippi (1943)Terrorist Attacks of September 11, 2001Texas v. Johnson (1989)"There's a Star-Spangled Banner Waving Somewhere"Thirteen-Star Flags"This Ain't No Rag, It's a Flag"Top of the FlagpoleTremain, RussellTwenty-Four-Hour Flag DisplaysUncle SamUnder GodUnion FlagUnion JackUnited States Flag AssociationUnited States v. Eichman (1990)Veterans DayVeterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)Vietnam MemorialVietnam WarWar of 1812Washington Crossing the DelawareWashington Kerchief FlagsWashington Monument Flag DisplayWashington's Coat of ArmsWebster, DanielWest Virginia State Board of Education v. Barnette (1943)Whipple FlagWinthrop, Robert C.World War IWorld War IIXenophobia, Nativism, and the U.S. Flag"You're a Grand Old Flag"Youth's CompanionZaricor Flag CollectionGlossaryBibliographyAbout the Author and ContributorsIndex

A masterly exploration of the American flag, with a potpourri of fun details for anyone with an interest in U.S. history, patriotic symbols, and vexillology.

John R. Vile is professor of political science and dean of the University Honors College at Middle Tennessee State University, and author of numerous critically acclaimed works of American history.

• Topical List of EntriesPrefaceAcknowledgmentsIntroductionTimelinePart I: Flag Overview EssaysThe Creation, Design, and Symbolism of the Stars and StripesFlag EtiquetteThe U.S. Flag in America's Historic-House MuseumsThe Confederate FlagsThe Flag in American ArtThe Flag in American MusicThe Flag in American JournalismThe Flag in American PoliticsPart II: A–Z EntriesAdvertisingAll-American Flag ActAmerican Flag (Photograph)American Flag Foundation, Inc.American Gothic, Washington, D.C. (Photograph)American LegionAmerican's CreedBalch, George ThacherBates's Flag March through the Former Confederate StatesBaxter, Percival P.Beecher, Henry WardBellamy, Francis J.Bennington FlagBetsy Ross FlagBirth of Our Nation's FlagBrandywine FlagBruner, Frank C.Campaign FlagsCampbell, ThomasCapitol Flag ProgramCaptain AmericaCentennials, Bicentennials, and Other CommemorationsChild, Lydia MariaChristian FlagCitizens Flag Alliance (CFA)Civil Rights MovementCivil WarColors of the FlagConfederate FlagsConstellation"Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue"Cowgill v. California (1970)Cowpens FlagCult of the FlagDaughters of the American Revolution (DAR)Davis, JeffersonDecoration Day (Memorial Day)EagleEast India Company FlagEaston FlagElk Grove Unified School District v. Newdow (2004)Ellsworth, Elmer E.Evacuation DayEx Parte Starr (1920)Exclusionary FlagsExecutive Order No. 1556 of 1912 and Its SuccessorsFederal Flag Protection Acts of 1968 and 1989Flag Act of 1777Flag Act of 1794Flag Act of 1818Flag ApparelFlag Bearers, Standard-BearersFlag CodeFlag DayFlag Day MonumentFlag Desecration AmendmentFlag HolidaysFlag HousesFlag Manufacturers Association of AmericaFlag on the Floor Art ExhibitFlag PatchesFlying the FlagFolding the FlagForster FlagFort Niagara FlagFort Sumter FlagFrank, RobertFreedom to Display the American Flag Act (2005)Fritchie, Barbara"God Bless the U.S.A."Grand Army of the Republic (GAR)Great American FlagGuilford FlagGuthrie, William N.Half-StaffHalter v. Nebraska (1907)Hard Hat Riot (1970)Hassam, (Frederick) ChildeHeft, Robert G.Hinrichs, KitHoar, George F.Hoffman v. United States (1971)Holman, FrancisHopkinson, FrancisHouse of Flags MuseumHuman FlagIdentifying the Age of FlagsImmigrants and Flag-WavingIndependence DayIngersoll's Decoration Day OrationIwo Jima Flag RaisingJehovah's WitnessesJohns, JasperKeim, PeterKey, Francis ScottLafayette GravesiteLambkin, PrinceLandscapeLane, Franklin K.Lapel PinsLibby, FrederickLiberty Trees, Liberty Poles, and Liberty CapsLicense PlatesLincoln, AbrahamLincoln FlagLodge, Henry Cabot"Long May It (She) Wave""Man without a Country"Mastai, Boleslaw, and Marie-Louise D'OtrangeMennonites and AmishMexican-American WarMinersville School District v. Gobitis (1940)National AnthemNational Flag Foundation (NFF)Native American ArtNew York City Firemen PhotographNicknames for the U.S. FlagOld Glory Flag"Old Ironsides"Olympic ProtocolOstrander, James S.Our Banner in the SkyPeople's Flag ShowPickersgill, Mary YoungPine Tree FlagPledge of AllegiancePostage StampsPostcardsPosters in WartimePreble, George HenryPrisoners of WarProportions of the American FlagQuilts"Ragged Old Flag"Rally 'Round the Flag EffectRantoul, Robert S.Rattlesnake FlagsRespect for America's Fallen Heroes ActRevolutionary WarRevolutionary War Battle Flags"Rip Van Winkle"Ross, BetsyRuhstrat v. Illinois (1900)Schuller, Robert H.Schuyler FlagSedition Act of 1918See You at the Pole (SYATP) EventsSmith, WhitneySmith v. Goguen (1974)Soiling of Old Glory, The (Photograph)Space Program, American Flag and theSpanish-American WarSpence v. Washington (1974)Spirit of '76SportsStafford FlagStars, Arrangement of on U.S. FlagsStars and Stripes"Stars and Stripes Forever""Star-Spangled Banner" (Anthem)Star-Spangled Banner (Flag)Star-Spangled Banner Flag HouseStreet v. New York (1969)Stripes on the FlagStromberg v. California (1931)Suffragists and the U.S. FlagTaylor v. Mississippi (1943)Terrorist Attacks of September 11, 2001Texas v. Johnson (1989)"There's a Star-Spangled Banner Waving Somewhere"Thirteen-Star Flags"This Ain't No Rag, It's a Flag"Top of the FlagpoleTremain, RussellTwenty-Four-Hour Flag DisplaysUncle SamUnder GodUnion FlagUnion JackUnited States Flag AssociationUnited States v. Eichman (1990)Veterans DayVeterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)Vietnam MemorialVietnam WarWar of 1812Washington Crossing the DelawareWashington Kerchief FlagsWashington Monument Flag DisplayWashington's Coat of ArmsWebster, DanielWest Virginia State Board of Education v. Barnette (1943)Whipple FlagWinthrop, Robert C.World War IWorld War IIXenophobia, Nativism, and the U.S. Flag"You're a Grand Old Flag"Youth's CompanionZaricor Flag CollectionGlossaryBibliographyAbout the Author and ContributorsIndex

A masterly exploration of the American flag, with a potpourri of fun details for anyone with an interest in U.S. history, patriotic symbols, and vexillology.