It completely got past me that Saturday was flag day. I always like to put the flags out for Memorial Day, 4th of July, Flag Day, or any other day that calls for it. His and my father were veterans that fought in WWII. His dad was in the Navy. My dad was a Marine. And, it is possible that His dad delivered my dad to the shores of Iwo Jima in February and March 1945. Anyway, He and I were both raised with great respect for the American Flag and for our fathers who, fortunately, survived combat, but lived with the pain of war the rest of their lives.
But! Flag Day isn't about wars, specifically. Flag Day was originated as a day for all Americans to celebrate and show respect for our it, its designers and makers. Our flag is representative of our independence and our unity as a nation.
- 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 Trivia Impress your friends with what you know about the flag.
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