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Americanism
Welcome to the NFRW Americanism page. We, as Republican activists, have an opportunity to inspire those who are complacent to become passionate, patriotic Americans, and to instill a renewed spirit of patriotism in the soul of others.
Our first objective is to foster respect for the Flag of the
United States of America, which is paramount. We can
accomplish this by "getting back to the basics of
Americanism." However, we need the assistance of each
Federation member.
It is important that we are consistent in setting an example
for others, especially in the area of flag protocol. For that
reason, the NFRW Americanism Committee has voted to follow the
guidelines set forth in "Our Flag," a publication printed by
the U.S. Government Printing Office in Washington, D.C. A
direct link to this book is provided below.
In addition, the Committee is providing you with helpful guides, information, and resource links to assist you in preparing Americanism programs. (Always verify information found on the Internet with reliable sources.)
RESOURCES
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
of the United States of America, script
[PDF, 1 page]
"Our Flag," published by the Joint Committee on Printing, U.S. Congress
Patriotic Music with Lyrics (for children)
Patriotic
Song Lyrics without Music (includes other patriotic information)
Guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Women of the American Revolution
Voting:
Frequently Asked Questions
Important Dates and Events [PDF, 13 pages]
Constitutional Tree
©
[PDF, 2 pages]
by Oklahoma Rep.
Gary Banz USED BY PERMISSION OF AUTHOR
PROJECT IDEAS
Red Skelton “Pledge
of Allegiance,” 1969
INTERESTING FACTS
Despite some confusion and
disagreement on the matter, stars on the U.S. Flag should never be
inverted on the U.S. Flag.
On
August 21, 1959, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed Executive Order No. 10834
which details the proper design of the U.S. Flag. Part I, Section 2, of the
Executive Order states, "The positions of the stars in the union of the flag and
in the union jack shall be as indicated on the attachment to this order, which
is hereby made a part of this order." The attachment clearly shows the stars
standing on two points. To view the Executive Order and the accompanying
attachment, go to
www.ushistory.org/betsy/more/10834.htm.
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