Chances are Flag Day isn’t as widely celebrated in your home or office as the 4th of July or Memorial Day. Nonetheless, it’s still a neat holiday to rally behind. Flag Day (the anniversary of the Flag Resolution of 1777) was officially established by the Proclamation of President Woodrow Wilson on May 30th, 1916, but it was unofficially observed way before then. Flag Day was celebrated for the first time in 1877, the 100th anniversary of the adoption of our country’s flag. It wasn’t until August 3rd, 1949, that President Truman signed an Act of Congress designating June 14th of each year as National Flag Day. In the notary community, we have a patriotic sense of duty that our red, white and blue pride and joy represents. Here are 5 ways …show more content…
Display the American flag, but know the correct way to do it. The Federal Flag Code prescribes the proper display of and respect of the U.S. flag (Public Law 94-344). 2. In 1814, Francis Scott Key wrote a poem, “Defense of Fort McHenry,” when he saw the flag still flying the morning after an attack by the British. Today, we call that poem by another name: “The Star Spangled Banner.” Get together with your co-workers, friends or family and give it a go. Here are the words if you need extra help. https://amhistory.si.edu/starspangledbanner/pdf/ssb_lyrics.pdf 3. Did you know that you can purchase a flag that has flown over the U.S. capitol? You can request the flag to be flown on a certain date like an anniversary, birthday or day of retirement. This is a great gift for the flag aficionado in your life. http://www.usflag.org/capitol.flag.html 4. Join a nation-wide organization, the National Flag Foundation, devoted to promoting a deeper appreciation of our nation's founding principles and its first emblem, the Flag of the United States of America, by serving as a primary resource for patriotic and flag education. 5. Create red, white and blue goodies to share with your co-workers, family and friends. Our favorite here at NPU is this patriotic
First I would like to include some information about our american flag and how it came about. In the British colonies of North America before the Revolution, each of the 13 colonies had its flag. On Jan. 2, 1776, the first flag of the United States was raised at Cambridge, Mass., by George Washington. Known as the Grand Union flag, it consisted of 13 stripes, alternate red and white, with a blue canton bearing the crosses of St. George and St. Andrew. Congress, on June 14, 1777, enacted a resolution “that the Flag of the United States be 13 stripes alternate red and white, that the Union be 13 stars white in a blue field representing a new constellation.” On Jan. 13, 1794, Vermont and Kentucky having been admitted to the Union,
Many people believe that the American flag represents the pride they have in their country. Anyone who was to damage the flag is often seen as “un-patriotic” or even as a “terrorist”. That, however, is simply untrue. Burning the American flag is one of the greatest patriotic acts a person can do.
The American flag is one of the most recognizable symbols this country has today. As children, we learn in school to cross our heart with our right hand and recite the pledge of allegiance to the United States of America, while facing the flag, a beloved symbol. As a soldier in the United States Army, I proudly wear a flag as a part of my Army Combat Uniform (ACU). It is worn by soldiers like me to show the love of country, honor and commitment to this great nation. It is cherished by veterans who have fought for this country, and families of the fallen soldiers cherish it because it is
What do you do when you see the flag? Do you take off your hat and put your right hand on your heart and sing the National Anthem? While you do this, think of the men who fought for our freedom. They helped us get the freedom to do what we want and not get told what to do. The freedom we have today is all because we won the wars and we earned our freedom. The flag represents our freedom that we have today. America is the free country and we have the freedom of speech! We don’t have to worry about starvation or the lack of water because in Africa, they have some freedom and little water. Every day, we have the freedom to go to whatever store we want. We can wear what we want and do what we want
On June 14, 1787, The Second Continental Congress passed the Flag Resolution Act that states: "That the flag of the thirteen United States be thirteen stripes, alternate red and white; that the union be thirteen stars, white in a blue field, representing a new constellation.”(Cite) Flag Day is observed on every June 14 for the sacred symbol of the United States of America of what is the Flag. As each star increased on the flag, turmoil on how the flag should or should not be treated also grew. Many americans, including myself, see it a national symbols that need no discretion what so ever. This including punishment under the law and from public policies. Some protesters, mainly libertarians saw the symbol as the face of the government
1. The flag represents the unity that this country has worked so hard on throughout its entire history. From the willingness of the 13 diverse colonies to join together to the struggle of reconstructing the fractured country after the Civil War, America has long been an example of the power of unity, and the flag truly embodies this idea. When immigrants coming from broken and war-ridden countries see the American flag flying high, it gives them assurance that there are hope and harmony in the United States. Furthermore, the flag is a symbol of the patriotism that Americans have held dear to them ever since the birth of
The Flag of the United States practically owns us. We committed to be owned when we first became citizens, and that flag means a lot to me and my family.
Our American flag is all about freedom and fairness. It shows how not a single state is better or worse than another. That’s why the flag used to have the stars arranged in a circle to show that not a single is better than another. The flag also greatly shows bravery. This happens when it is held at half-mast when an important American passes away. This most commonly happens when a service member passes away. Lastly, the flag greatly shows loyalty. Did you know that the bold and shiny blue
The History- For more than 200 years, the American Flag has been a symbol of freedom to all United States citizens because of all of our ancestors we have a symbol of freedom for our country. On January 1, 1776, the Continental Army was laying siege to Boston which had been taken over by the British Army. George Washington ordered the Grand Union flag hoisted above his camp at Prospect Hill. This flag that they had at the time was between the British and the Americans with the 13 red and white alternate stripes with the British Union Jack in the upper left hand corner. The flag that was on top of Prospect Hill would be one of many flags to be named the American Flag.
The Continental Congress passed an official flag for new nation act on June 14th, 1777. “Resolved, that the Flag of the United States be thirteen stripes, alternating red and white; that the Union be thirteen stars, white in a blue field, representing a new constellation” was stated in the resolution. President Harry S. Truman declared June 14 as Flag Day on August 3, 1949. The first flag was hoisted in June 1777. The Continental Army at the Middle brook encampment hoisted it.
What the United States flag means to me is freedom. Freedom of rights. Freedom of speech. But that’s not what it all really means. It means fortitude for those who lose their lives in battle. I respect the flag. What the flag means to me is that I know that there are people out there, Seals, Police force, Army, Marines, and all others fighting to keep us safe here in the U.S. The flag to me symbolises our freedom. And i respect that. How I think of the flag is the way I think of a baby. You must care for it. And also NEVER drop it. Our flag is something that should be respected more, and cared for. People should look at the flag whenever they see it, and think of the people who are in Iran and Iraq, and all over the world fighting.
The United States flag to me stands for freedom. We are one of the only countries to have freedom. I am very proud of that and I can't wait until it is my turn to serve for the Navy. Every year after Veteran's Day I feel like I need to be serving. All of the elders that have served for this country just makes me get sad. When I serve for the Navy and I will do everything in my way to keep that flag up. I will take a thousand bullets and still keep that flag up in the sky. The Iwo Jima was really hard to take in when I saw that. My eyes were tearing up and I was standing with my hand to my eyes looking at the flag. It is amazing that our country's flag has done so much. I will serve from 4 years - to the end of my life to keep
To begin, the American flag means respect to me. Respect is when someone shows appreciation to something. To respect the flag, during the National Anthem at an event, we put our right hand over our heart and take off our caps. Also, on June 14th, we celebrate the flag for what is known as Flag Day.
america we have the right to express ourselves, And if we believe that the flag
Patriot’s Day is an official state holiday commemorating the anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord which marked the first shots of the Revolutionary War. Since 1969, the holiday has been celebrated on the third Monday of April in the states of Massachusetts and Maine. It marks a three-day weekend for these citizens. The biggest celebration on Patriot’s Day is the Boston Marathon, which has been a tradition since 1897.