FLAG DAY

Today was Flag Day, a day on which Americans are encouraged to proudly display The American Flag. It is an actual holiday only in Pennsylvania. Many Internet sites have the history, etiquette, and trivia surrounding our flag, as well as lots of links; i.e.,:
Viking Phoeniz
Flag Day in America
Holiday Insights: Flag Day
Our Flag: How to Respect and Honor Her--includes a neat animation of proper flag folding
US Flags--illustrated history

Related to the American Flag is the National Anthem, "The Star-Spangled Banner". The history behind the song lyrics can be found on World Wide School and Nina Gilbert's Page. More links can be found at Old Glory and Star Spangled Banner Links (which also displays a facsimile of the original manuscript). Most of these sites also provide audio of the song.

The Pledge of Allegiance is also connected to the American Flag. Information on its history and the controversy concerning the inclusion of the phrase "under God" can be found at the American Legion site and at Restore the Pledge.

The Elk Grove Library has many, many books on the American Flag, "The Star-Spangled Banner", and "The Pledge of Allegiance", mostly in the Youth Department.