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Today is Flag Day
Fly it proudly
Fly it proudly
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FLAG DAY!! I love flags!
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How nice for you Epsilon Delta. However it is Flag Day for the United States of America, not Costa Rica.
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WOW, great location EP. Flags are to be respected, and displayed.
I have a couple friends that moved to Costa Rica, after visiting on a 3 month visa, they bought homes there, and only ONE insurance company there apparently, it has the monopoly so everything they have is insured through them.
At any rate they love it, that's what counts!
Today is Flag Day
Fly it proudly
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Flag Day
When : Always June 14th
Flag Day, is a day for all Americans to celebrate and show respect for our flag, its designers and makers. Our flag is representative of our independence and our unity as a nation.....one nation, under God, indivisible. Our flag has a proud and glorious history. It was at the lead of every battle fought by Americans. Many people have died protecting it. It even stands proudly on the surface of the moon.
As Americans, we have every right to be proud of our culture, our nation, and our flag. So raise the flag today and every day with pride!
Properly Display Our Flag
There is a right way and a wrong way to display the flag. The American flag should be held in the highest of regards. It represents our nation and the many people who gave their lives for our country and our flag. Here are the basics on displaying the American flag:
* The flag is normally flown from sunrise to sunset.
* In the morning, raise the flag briskly. At sunset, lower it slowly. Always, raise and lower it ceremoniously.
* The flag should not be flown at night without a light on it.
* The flag should not be flown in the rain or inclement weather.
* After a tragedy or death, the flag is flown at half staff for 30 days. It's called "half staff" on land ,and "half mast" on a ship.
* When flown vertically on a pole, the stars and blue field , or "union", is at the top and at the end of the pole (away from your house).
* The American flag is always flown at the top of the pole. Your state flag and other flags fly below it.
* The union is always on top. When displayed in print, the stars and blue field are always on the left.
* Never let your flag touch the ground, never...period.
* Fold your flag when storing. Don't just stuff it in a drawer or box.
* When your flag is old and has seen better days, it is time to retire it. Old flags should be burned or buried. Please do not throw it in the trash.
Did you Know? There is a very special ceremony for retiring the flag by burning it. It is a ceremony everyone should see.Your local Boy Scout group knows the proper ceremony and performs it on a regular basis. If you have an old flag, give it to them. And, attend the ceremony.
Famous Flag People:
Betsy Ross was a seamstress who made clothes for George Washington. In June, 1776, Washington approached her to make the country's first flag and the rest is history.
Francis Scott Key Inspired by the British bombardment of Fort McHenry, Francis Scott Key penned the lyrics to our national anthem as he witnessed the event as British rockets whizzed in the air while our American Flag flew in the breeze
Did you Know? If you like to study flags, then you are a Vexillologist!
Flag Day 2010 at Holiday Insights
Got both the American Flag and the US Navy flag flying from the front of my house. Pretty much like usual.
Got both the American Flag and the US Navy flag flying from the front of my house. Pretty much like usual.
Mine flies 24/7 also.I fly mine also everyday without fail. In fact we just bought a new one, this time fully embroidered 4X6' which flys in front of my home.
I did not see any mention of Flag Day in the news, I guess I missed it somehow, but the same was true of D-Day. Nothing, nada, that I cannot believe, I better quit now since I am getting a tad ticked.
God Bless America!![]()
Got both the American Flag and the US Navy flag flying from the front of my house. Pretty much like usual.
Today is Flag Day
Fly it proudly
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Mine flies 24/7 also.I fly mine also everyday without fail. In fact we just bought a new one, this time fully embroidered 4X6' which flys in front of my home.
I did not see any mention of Flag Day in the news, I guess I missed it somehow, but the same was true of D-Day. Nothing, nada, that I cannot believe, I better quit now since I am getting a tad ticked.
God Bless America!![]()
On June 5, Neal Boortz played the entire prayer that FDR spoke on the radio the day before D-day. It was entirely awkward trying to visualize Obama saying something similar.