Ammo-
Flag Day was once called the “runty stepchild among American national holidays” by the New York Times. While it may not be the grandest of our country’s celebrations, it’s impossible to talk about Flag Day without briefly discussing why Old Glory was originally created, and what it means today. We may know the flag as a strong symbol of patriotism, but at the time of the American Revolution, it had a much more pragmatic purpose: It existed to distinguish the American military forces from the British.
Ours will be up, bright & early.
The ELK fraternal order still
respects flag day
But of course maybe the ELKS
are old fashioned
OR
Maybe the ELKS are patriotic
Something that strangely is
uncommon nowadays.
Perhaps we should thank
Colonoscopy Paperdick
for todays current feelings.
Mine flies 24/7…… I have even instructed the kids in the event of my sudden demise……………
“Speaking the truth in times of universal deceit is a revolutionary act.” Geo. Orwell
Mine is looking a little weather beaten.
Today is a perfect day to put up a new one!
Stand for the Flag,
Kneel for the fallen.
I have one on the motorcycle, and it will be out in clear view of everyone who sees me out today.
I agree with the previous comments as well, I have one at the house which is always out, and it will be replaced with a newer, cleaner one today.
I will be celebrating with a BBQ this weekend. It won’t be a 3-day weekend, but it should be, second only to July 4.
Both of ours are up, waving amid the beautiful sunshine.
Remember,
“We don’t live in America, America lives in us!”
Eleanor tried to get me to change “Flag Day” to “United Nations Flag Day” in 1942.
I did and it was soundly rejected by the American people.
Moral: “Don’t f- with tradition.”
Thank you for the reminder. The US flag flies every day at our house; but, I too have a new one to hang today! God bless America!
It’s my dad’s birthday – he’s 83. 😀
It’s President Trump’s birthday.