Free Republic

US Historical Flags Remember when TV stations used to sign off for the day? If you don't, you are probably under 30. Before 24/7 cable, a station ended its day - late at night or early in the morning - usually with a short, but inspiring or patriotic video. And one such sign-off video (shown below) plays to the appropriate tune, The Star Spangled Banner, as it shows the evolution of the American flag throughout our history - from Jamestown (1607) to the moon landing (1969). http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=F5bdonWlbL8 And that clip above is both quite a historical and an educational tribute to Flag...

Debbie’s Daily Dose of Food for Thought The stars and stripes of our flag are known round the world. Here is the first stanza of a poem to ponder and a few things to know about our flag and Flag Day. “There’s a flag hangs over my threshold, whose folds are more dear to me Than the blood that thrills in my bosom its earnest of liberty; And dear are the stars it harbors in its sunny field of blue As the hope of a further heaven that lights all our dim lives through.” -- Julie Ward Howe (American Poet,...

Today is Flag Day. I thought it appropriate to give links to proper flag etiquette and a history of Flag Day. U.S. Flag.org Flag Etiquette When the flag is displayed from a staff projecting from a window, balcony, or a building, the union should be at the peak of the staff unless the flag is at half staff. When flown with flags of states, communities, or societies on separate flag poles which are of the same height and in a straight line, the flag of the United States is always placed in the position of honor - to its own...

Our Colors So True (1908) chgjj115.mid lyrics by Lizzie De Armond, music by Charles H. GabrielThree colors has the nation's flag our hearts delight to see, The Red, and White, and starry Blue, our pledge of liberty.O Red, White, and Blue, our colors so true, An emblem fair of heav'nly things, to help us on our way; O Red, White, and Blue, the old and the new, Our banner of gladness, we hail it today!Red speaks to us of Jesus' blood for all the whole world shed, That we might rise to life and light, through Him who once was...

KAMPALA, Uganda, - A Ugandan man is asking a court to stop the country from flying its flag until he has been paid for the 48-year-old design. Semei Matia Nyai, 80, is asking a court to force the government to pay him $684,000 for designing the flag when Uganda became independent of Britain in 1962, Radio France Internationale reported Monday. Nyai's lawsuit is also asking for housing and a car, court papers revealed. The retired school teacher said he never received any payment or recognition for designing the banner, which was selected by officials from public submissions and made the...

Remember when I led the parade? Hats came off and hands were placed over one's heart as I approached and passed by. Remember where I have been and what I stand for— ANZIO, NORMANDY, LEYTE, IWO JIMA, KOREA, VIETNAM, IRAQ, AFGHANISTAN and the ongoing war on terror, etc. The memorial honor rolls of those who did not come back are saluted when you salute me. REMEMBER THE 31-WORD PLEDGE: I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE...I am RESPONSIBLE as an INDIVIDUAL not to take our freedom for granted and thus to risk losing it. ...AND TO THE REPUBLIC FOR WHICH IT STANDS...Not a DEMOCRACY...

Today is Flag Day. Our flag was first adopted by resolutions during the 2nd Continental Congress on June 14, 1777, so our flag is 10 yrs older than the nation itself. Fly it proudly today. Celebrate the freedoms it represents, and remember those who have sacrificed to keep us free. God bless America. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hss6kWXIiEY

WASHINGTON, June 14, 2010 – Military personnel at Dover Air Force Base, Del., performed their duties with solemn respect over the past several weeks as U.S. servicemembers killed in Afghanistan returned to U.S. soil. Members of the International Security Assistance Force and senior officials from the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan, pay their respects to nine U.S. soldiers killed in Nuristan province during a ramp ceremony at Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan. State Department photo by Daniel Wilkinson  (Click photo for screen-resolution image);high-resolution image available. Military “carry teams” marched in slow, measured steps as they carried their fallen comrades from the aircraft...

"Today we celebrate Flag Day, the birthday of our Stars and Stripes. As we think back over the history of our nation's flag, we remember that the story of its early years was often one of hardship and trials, sometimes a fight for simple survival. ... As the American Republic grew and prospered and new stars were added to the flag, the ideal of freedom grew and prospered. From the rolling hills of Kentucky to the shores of California to the Sea of Tranquility on the Moon, our pioneers carried our flag before them, a symbol of the indomitable spirit...

Discussion of Today show and any Flag Day Stories!!

Today is one of those "minor" holidays. No one gets the day off work because it's Flag Day and it's business as usual throughout the country. A few towns and cities across the nation have small parades or other community events to celebrate but it largely passes unnoticed by most Americans. Officially, Flag Day is the commemoration of the 1777 adoption of the United States Flag by the Continental Congress. We all know the story of Betsy Ross stitching the first flag (which may or may not be 100% true according to historians). But especially on Flag Day we should...

In honor of Flag Day...(and food) Flag of AmericaFlag of AustraliaFlag of BrazilFlag of FranceFlag of GreeceFlag of IndiaFlag of Italy. Flag of SwitzerlandFlag of VietnamFlag of Japan. Of course with raw fish...Flag of LebanonFlag of South KoreaFlag of SpainFlag of Mexico

I am posting this announcement with Jim Thompson's blessing and support.Patriotic Americans all across the nation are being called on to 'flaunt the American flag' on Wednesday, May 12, 2010 by wearing patriotic-themed clothing such as American flag style shirts, blouses, ties or jackets; American flag lapel pins or brooches; and by displaying the American flag at home, on your car or at your desk at work. You can even carry an American flag with you as you make your rounds on Wednesday and really flaunt that flag!This is being done as a show of support for the American families...

Sunday, June 14, 2009. New Richmond, Ohio was the sight of the Flag Day Rally for Freedom, and gray sky and a late monsoon like downpour could not damper the spirit of about 500 people of like mind. Although I arrived late, along with muggs, I heard rousing, inspirational, informative speeches by Mike Wilson, organizer of Cincinnati Tea Party, and Tom Tabback, author of THINGS FORGOTTEN, and JOE THE PLUMBER. Cincinnati 912 Project was also represented. www.Cincinnati912Project.com. Photos coming

Post Chaplain Wayne Rudell began the ceremony in honor of Flag Day with a prayer, “ ... Most gracious Lord, you have given to us the symbol of the flag to represent the United States in every nation when it is flown ... This flag has flown in every war and our flag is still flying in the middle of battles as a symbol of freedom for all who see it. Today it is time to retire the service of these flags and give them honor for their duty. We do this by burning each flag to put it in...

Not a flickin word about the Army's 234th birthday or Flag Day, instead we have a picture of a Muslim worshiping Muslim sand creatures. Not even a single entry for June 14th click the screen cap for what was important to the Muslim Boy king and his court this weekend, it sure wasn't freakin'FLAG DAY or a note to the country about the importance of the US Army and it's 234th birthday. What a sack of sand. (full size screen shot)

It's interesting to see what the different search engines thing of Flag Day this year. Here's a short list:DogpileBingGoogleHmmmm...

Happy Birthday, Old Glory!

Today is June 14 - Flag Day! Flags are an object of national attention; the Bible also pays great attention to them: Prepare the way for the people; lift up a flag for the nations. ISAIAH 62:10 He lifts up a flag for the distant nations; He whistles for those at the ends of the earth, and here they come, swiftly and speedily! ISAIAH 5:26 His banner over me is love. SONG OF SOLOMON 2:4 You have given a banner to those who fear you, to be displayed because of the truth. PSALM 60:4 The American flag came into...

HAPPY 234TH BIRTHDAY!!It was interesting that the Legionnaires in Olney today were ALL Army. I guess the other branches were letting the Army have their day in the sun. And sunny it was - a great day for the Army. It is also FLAG DAY, 232 years old. BELOW LEFT: Legionnaires Cindy_True_Supporter (Vietnam Era), Dave (WWII), and [Mrs] T (Vietnam Era) BELOW RIGHT: Legionnaire Carl (WWII). He came a little late for the group pic. BELOW LEFT: Dave and friend Janet. BELOW RIGHT: Lurker Bill BELOW: Lastly myself. That is the 7 of us on the corner this week....