The Miami Herald has
several articles in the papers today (Thursday, June 14, 2012) regarding Flag
Day. The first, provides Flag Facts,
both about the flag as well as Betsy Ross (as well as links to the other
articles). The U.S. flag has been modified 26 times
since its adoption in 1777. Today's 50-star flag, created in 1960, has been in
use the longest.
Additional recommended reading is How to display the American flag, By Alexia Elejalde-Ruiz, Chicago Tribune
Please review my 2011
article regarding Flag Day: Today, June 14, is Flag Day, a special day to fly the US Flag. This article
contains links to more information regarding flag customs including:
Air Force Association
UNITED STATES CODE
(Display of U.S. flag)
Title 36, Chapter 10
PATRIOTIC CUSTOMS
Sec. 174. Time and
occasions for display
And a list of the dates
that we should display the U.S. Flag.
Gene,
ReplyDeleteWhat happened to the community spirit of Palmetto Bay? There used to be little US flags placed around the city in honor of Flag Day. Ther was nothing this year. I hope there is something for the 4th of July. Palmetto Bay has lost its hometown feeling.