Flag Day is a commemoration of the adoption of the United States flag. It is celebrated annually on June 14th. The day commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States on June 14, 1777 by resolution of the Second Continental Congress. Flag Day is not an official federal holiday, although many people and organizations hold parades and events to mark the day. It provides a great opportunity to learn more about the history of the American flag and what it represents through fun riddles and puzzles. Here are 61 riddles about Flag Day to test your knowledge about this patriotic holiday and the symbolism of the American flag.
Riddles about Flag Day
Riddles about the date and history of Flag Day
1. I’m the date Flag Day is celebrated each year. I fall in the middle of June with summer fun drawing near. What date am I?
Answer: June 14th
2. In this month and on this date, America’s flag we celebrate. With parades and events, we show we care, about the emblem of freedom that we share. What month and date is Flag Day?
Answer: June 14th
3. Which Congress passed a resolution adopting the current American flag in 1777?
Answer: The Second Continental Congress
4. How many stars and stripes did the original American flag have in 1777?
Answer: 13 stars and 13 stripes
5. True or false: Flag Day has been an official federal holiday in the USA since 1777.
Answer: False. Flag Day is not an official federal holiday.
6. In what year did President Woodrow Wilson issue a proclamation establishing a nationwide observance of Flag Day?
Answer: 1916
7. Which US President signed a law officially establishing Flag Day in 1949?
Answer: President Harry S. Truman
Riddles about flag etiquette
8. I wave high up on flagpoles and fly at the tops of ships. I should never touch the ground or become soiled or ripped. What am I?
Answer: The American flag
9. Salute me briskly as I pass by, showing respect for colors flying high. How should you salute when the American flag goes by?
Answer: Hand over heart
10. When raising me up a pole or staff, this part of me should always be last. What is the last part of the American flag to be attached?
Answer: The stars
11. When flying at half-staff, what do I signify to those who view from afar?
Answer: Mourning, remembrance or honor
12. On what side of a speaker’s stage should the American flag be displayed?
Answer: The speaker’s right
13. True or false? The American flag should be displayed outdoors only from sunrise to sunset.
Answer: True
14. How should you properly dispose of a worn or damaged American flag?
Answer: Burn it respectfully and solemnly
Riddles about flag symbols and meanings
15. Thirteen of me represent the first states, in freedom’s name which date. Fifty of me are for states today, in our banner held up on display. What am I?
Answer: Stars
16. I stand for valor and bravery, a color of fire and passion so wavy. What color am I?
Answer: Red
17. I represent justice and perseverance, on the flag I’m a color of importance. What color am I?
Answer: White
18. I’m the color of truth and loyalty, vigilance and justice for all to see. What patriotic color am I?
Answer: Blue
19. How many stripes are on the American flag and what do they represent?
Answer: 13 stripes representing the original 13 colonies
20. The red stripes on the flag represent what quality?
Answer: Hardiness and valor
21. What do the white stripes represent?
Answer: Purity and innocence
22. The blue canton with stars represents what aspect of the country?
Answer: A new constellation – the United States is a new nation
Riddles about Pledge of Allegiance and Flag Code
23. I pledge allegiance first to this grand land, and to its guiding principles do I stand. Next I salute its emblem held high, and promise loyalty that will never die. What is said first when reciting the Pledge of Allegiance?
Answer: I pledge allegiance to the flag
24. What do the words “one nation under God” affirm in the Pledge of Allegiance?
Answer: That the country is united under divine guidance
25.TRUE or FALSE: It is mandatory to recite the Pledge of Allegiance in public schools.
Answer: False. Students cannot be forced to recite it.
26. In what year was the phrase “under God” added to the Pledge?
Answer: 1954
27. What document provides guidance on proper display and care of the American flag?
Answer: The U.S. Flag Code
28. True or false? Burning an American flag as an act of protest is illegal according to the Flag Code.
Answer: False. The Flag Code protects the right to burn the flag as free speech.
Riddles about Flag Day traditions and symbols
29. I’m an emblem that represents pride, my red berries and leaves reach wide. Worn on lapels to honor this day, what patriotic symbol am I?
Answer: Flag Day flower (red poppy)
30. We fly high on poles outside of homes, proclaiming freedom that in America roams. What are we?
Answer: American flags
31. I’m a tall wooden pole that flags fly from, on porches, lawns and parades I’ll come. What am I?
Answer: A flagpole
32. I wave in summer winds with flair, as parades march by I’m held with care. I’m small and handheld, show colors bright, what patriotic item am I?
Answer: A Flag Day parade flag
33. We gather for parties on June fourteenth, to honor the flag and what it represents. What are Flag Day celebrations and events?
Answer: Flag Day parties and parades
34. I’m a sweet treat that’s red, white and blue, enjoyed by kids like me and you. Eaten on Flag Day, though I’ll stain your tongue. What patriotic candy am I?
Answer: Red, white and blue candy
Riddles about the American flag’s nickname and poetry
35. I’m the nickname often used to describe, the meaning our banner does inscribe. The land of the free and home of the brave, these famous words did me gave. What patriotic nickname was I given?
Answer: The Star Spangled Banner
36. Whose broad stripes and bright stars were hailed at the twilight’s last gleaming?
Answer: The Star Spangled Banner’s (American flag)
37. Who sang about the perilous fight and rockets’ red glare that gave proof through the night?
Answer: Francis Scott Key in “The Star Spangled Banner”
38. TRUE or FALSE: The Star Spangled Banner is America’s national anthem.
Answer: True
39. Which war saw the Star Spangled Banner waving defiantly after an attack?
Answer: War of 1812 at the Battle of Fort McHenry
Riddles about the American flag’s designers
40. I drafted the firstStars and Stripes, the Continental Congress did my design piece. Thirteen stars in a circle I drew, representing hope for our new nation in blue. Who am I?
Answer: Francis Hopkinson
41. I sewed the first American flag according to Hopkinson’s design. A talented upholsterer am I, a job considered quite fine. Who am I?
Answer: Betsy Ross
42. Some say I helped Ross sew the first flag of thirteen stars. She and I both made tents and sewed, contributing our skills to soldiers. Who am I thought to be Ross’s helper?
Answer: Her niece Anna Claypoole
Riddles about places associated with the flag
43. I’m the fort where the huge garrison flag waved after battle, which Francis Scott Key wrote about from a boat on my channel. Where am I?
Answer: Fort McHenry
44. I’m the city where the Star Spangled Banner waved over a fort, inspiring anthem lyrics which we still sing and sport. What U.S. city am I?
Answer: Baltimore
45. I’m the state where Betsy Ross lived and sewed flags according to legend and lore. Later the home where she made the first flag was built on my shore. What U.S. state am I?
Answer: Pennsylvania
Riddles about the American flag’s nicknames
46. My stripes are red and white, my stars shine blue. I represent freedom and patriotism too. Old Glory is the nickname by which I’m known, what beloved flag am I?
Answer: The American flag
47. I’m the broad and bright banner hailed at the dawn’s early light. The Star Spangled nickname is mine, waving o’er ramparts proud and bright. What U.S. flag am I?
Answer: The Star Spangled Banner (American flag)
48. I’m the patriotic name that some do use, for the symbol of our land of liberty’s muse. The Stars and Stripes is a nickname of mine, what beloved flag fits this rhyme?
Answer: The American flag
Riddles about Flag Day words and vocabulary
49. I’m a word for loyalty and devotion, respect and honor without commotion. Patriotism or allegiance I signify, what word am I used on this historic July day?
Answer: Fealty
50. I’m a joyous, annual celebration to commemorate Flag Day’s adoption and creation. What festive word for a special day am I?
Answer: Jamboree
51. I’m a floral emblem that represents Flag Day in a patriotic way. My red petals around a yellow center display, a symbol for America hip hip hooray! What flower am I?
Answer: A red poppy
52. I’m the term for an official public gathering to celebrate an event or display. Flag Day parades are an example of me, what’s the word for a festive assembly?
Answer: A convocation
53. I’m an adjective meaning devoted to one’s country, a virtuous word we should always be. Patriotic I’m defined as being, what word am I?
Answer: Allegiant
Riddles about Flag Day objects
54. I’m a tall pole often made of metal, outside of buildings and parks I do settle. I’m where American flags fly high and proud, what object am I?
Answer: A flagpole
55. I’m a topping or ornament for Flag Day desserts, red and blue and white to attest. Sprinkles or candies on cakes I may be, what patriotic confection am I?
Answer: Star sprinkles or candies
56. I’m a hand-waving flag seen at parades, of plastic or fabric my design’s made. Carried or waved by kids having fun, what Flag Day item am I?
Answer: A small handheld flag
57. I’m a cloth icon with stars and stripes, the symbol of America my design types. Flying high since 1777, what banner am I?
Answer: The American flag
58. I’m a gathering or parade outdoors, with music, food, flags and more in store. A party for Flag Day I do make, what festive event am I?
Answer: A Flag Day block party
Riddles about Flag Day people
59. I wrote the poem that became our national anthem, when I saw the flag above Fort McHenry gleam. Francis Scott Key is who I am, just say my name and shout hooray! Who am I?
Answer: Francis Scott Key
60. I’m the woman who history says, sewed the very first flag of thirteen stars ablaze. Betsy Ross is my famous name, in flag making I earned my fame. Who am I?
Answer: Betsy Ross
61. I helped design and sew the first American flag according to the lore, though some say my tale is merely folklore. Ross’s niece and apprentice am I, what is my name in flag history?
Answer: Anna Claypoole
Conclusion
Flag Day has a fascinating history and the American flag has powerful symbolism. These riddles cover fun facts about Flag Day’s origins, flag etiquette, the flag’s meaning, symbols and nickname, places associated with its story, vocabulary, objects, people and more. Learning about the Star Spangled Banner and Flag Day through intriguing riddles and puzzles is an entertaining way for kids and adults alike to celebrate this patriotic holiday. The riddles highlight how the American flag stands for freedom, unity and national pride in the United States of America.
