Part 5: In a Nutshell
- The American flag is one of the most important symbols of the United States.
- Rules of etiquette concerning the flag should be followed by all citizens.
- The Pledge of Allegiance is a promise that one will be loyal to the United States.
- The Flag Code is a list of instructions on how the American flag should and should not be handled.
- “The Star-Spangled Banner” is the national anthem of the United States.
- Francis Scott Key wrote “The Star-Spangled Banner” after a battle with the British in 1814.
- Citizens should follow proper etiquette when saying the Pledge of Allegiance, when “The Star-Spangled Banner” is sung or played, and when the American flag is presented or goes by in a parade.
- The North Dakota Legislative Assembly has adopted official symbols throughout the history of the state.
- The Great Seal of North Dakota is owned by the state and may only be used by permission of the Secretary of State.
- North Dakota’s motto refers to our free nation which cannot be divided.
- The North Dakota coat of arms may only be used by the Governor, the National Guard, North Dakota veterans’ organizations, and certain state government departments.
- The Nokota horse is the honorary equine of North Dakota.
- The state song is the “North Dakota Hymn.”
- For many years, North Dakota was known as “The Flickertail State,” but that nickname was not officially adopted by the Legislative Assembly.
- North Dakota got its official nickname from the International Peace Garden which is located partly in North Dakota and partly in Canada.
- The Legislative Assembly rejected a bill to change the state’s nickname to the “Rough Rider State.”