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Flag Day is Friday: Here's the symbolism and history behind the US flag
Austin American-Statesman via Yahoo News· 2 days agoPeople are also reading: Flags are half-staff in Texas for Memorial Day, but only until noon. Here's...
What is Flag Day?
Deseret News via Yahoo News· 24 hours agoIn 1922 the McPolins erected the barn of recycled timber salvaged from an old tailings mill. The "White Barn" is approximately 100 by 35 feet. The...
A draft resister, a judge and the moment that still binds them after 54 years
Los Angeles Times· 1 day agoThe aging draft resister came early to beat the Memorial Day observance at Los Angeles National...
200 flags honor everyday heroes in Stafford County
The Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star· 4 hours agoRotary Club. Flag Day commemorates the adoption of the original American flag on June 14, 1777. While it is not a federal holiday, it has been celebrated nationally since 1916 when President ...
Funk Farms bicentennial celebration planned June 22
The Pantagraph· 20 hours agoThe College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign will celebrate the 200th anniversary of Funk Farms. The free event will take place ...
Winnebago Co. Clerk’s Office, Veterans Memorial Hall accepting worn out flags
WIFR Rockford· 5 days agoIn observance of Flag Day, the Winnebago County Clerk’s Office is partnering with Veterans Memorial...
Arlington’s 400,000 reasons to remember – a wake-up call for the nation | PERRY O. HOOPER JR.
Montgomery Advertiser· 5 days agoThis is highlighted by the somber laying of the wreath on the tomb of the unknown soldier on ...
County Mayor Wamp Favors Adding Another Holiday For County Employees
The Chattanoogan· 1 day agoCounty Mayor Weston Wamp said he wants to add a 13th holiday for Hamilton County employees. When he came into office there were 11 - New Year's Day, MLK Day, Good Friday, Memorial< ...
Pennsylvania is the only state that recognizes Flag Day as a legal holiday
WZZM 13 Grand Rapids· 2 days agoMany people celebrate Flag Day by displaying the American flag in front of their homes, going to...
When is Father’s Day 2024? Holiday celebrating 58th anniversary, see its origins
Palm Beach Post via Yahoo News· 3 days ago...New Year’s Day - Jan. 1 Martin Luther King’s Birthday - 3rd Monday in January Washington’s...