Explain the history of the U.S. flag.

Explanation of the history of the U.S. flag should adhere to the information in the most current version of the Marine Corps Flag Manual (MCO P10520.3B).

Process/Skill Questions:

• What is the meaning of each of the symbolic elements on the first U.S. flag?
• When was the U.S. flag first shown to the world?
• When were the last two stars added to the flag? Which states do these represent?
• What do the colors of the flag symbolize?