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| UNITED WE STAND JUNIOR BADGE |
| America is a very special place to live. It provides all of its people with the freedoms necessary to lead a happy life. Find out how to celebrate the things that make the United States unique. To earn the United We Stand badge, you must complete at least six out of the ten activities. |
| 1. SHOW THE COLORS Learn the correct way to fly an American flag or carry one in a parade. How do you show that you respect the flag? |
| 2. WRITE ON With the help of an adult, send cards to people in the Army, Navy or other U.S. Armed Forces. THank these people for protecting your freedoms. NOTE: For security reasons the US Department of Defense has discontinued the special mail progeams addressed to "any serviceman." If you want to do this particular activity, you need to address the cards or box of cards to a specific person. This is a great activity of those who have contacts on military bases or overseas. |
| 3. EXPRESS YOURSELF Write a poem or create a piece of art about what your country means to you. Submit it to your local or school newspaper, your council newsletter or to the poetry Thought-Catcher on Just 4 Girls. |
| 4. ROOTS One of the unique things about America is that it is a nation of immigrants. Find out what countries the people in your community or their ancestors came from. How many different nationalities, religions and cultures are there within your own town? city? state? |
| 5. THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Learn the Pledge of Allegiance in sign language. |
| 6. SING OUT Learn a patriotic song like: America the Beautiful God Bless America My Country 'Tis of Thee The Star Spangled Banner This Land is Your Land Yankee Doodle When Johnny Comes Marching Home Again Sing the sone with your family, friends, or Girl Scout Troop |
| 7. ...FOR WHICH IT STANDS The American Flag isn't the only American symbol. Find out about two other American symbols and what they stand for. |
| 8. CHECK IT OUT With your troop or some friends visit a historical site, museum, memorial or park in your community. |
| 9. DAYS GONE BY What did kids your age do centuries ago? Pick a time (the 1600's, 1700's 1800's) and find out. |
| 10. LEAD A HAND Show your patriotism by helping people in your community who are in need. Spend one morning or afternoone lending a hand. |
| HELPFUL LINKS AMERICAN LEGION: OUR FLAG THE BETSEY ROSS HOMEPAGE NATIONAL FLAG DAY FOUNDATION: This is an anwesome site, including a section on signing the Pledge, patriotic songs and interesting flag facts. |