On June 14, 1777, the Second Continental Congress adopted the United States flag. We now know this day as Flag Day.
Our country’s flag has flown proudly since Revolutionary War. During this country’s expansion across the continent, the flag flew. As the nation was torn apart by a civil war less than 90 years after its founding, the flag flew. During this country’s defense of liberty in the two world wars, the flag flew. When man broke free of the earth and landed on the moon, the flag flew. When the rebuilding began after Islamic terrorists attacked this nation, the flag flew. When the people of Iraq were released from over 20 years of Saddam Hussein’s oppression, the flag flew. And, despite those without our own country that seek to bring this country down, the flag still flies.
Traditionally, the president issues a proclamation observing Flag Day, although the current occupant of the White House hasn’t seen fit to do that this year; the last Flag Day proclamation on the White House’s Website is from 2008.
Despite the lack of recognition by the White House, we’re encouraging you to show proper respect and allegiance to the flag of the United States, in accordance with the proper rules of etiquette.
The flag represents this great nation. Fly it proudly.
Oh, yes, one other thing. Two years before the flag was adopted, the Continental Army, forerunner of today’s United States Army, was formed. That means today is the 235th birthday of the Army. If you see a soldier today, thank him. If you know a former soldier, thank him, too. I know he’d appreciate it.
There’s only one thing to say at a time like this, and that is;
God Bless America!
There is however a presidential proclamation on Haitian Flag Day.
As usual on patriotic occasions…Google vs. Bing
“When the people of Iraq were released from over 20 years of Saddam Hussein’s oppression, the flag flew.”
Just not on their uniforms. Recall that the troops had to remove their US flag patches over fears we would be seen as occupiers, not liberators. Mission accomplished!
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Removing any Christian symbols from places he speaks at, ignoring Memorial Day (until he got caught), Flag day ignored, MBO wearing a bright happy flower dress to a memorial to our dead troops,, nothing is is too much for the liberal in chief.
But in a fight between Aquaman and the US Flag…?
We demand Know your US Flag.
Wow, it’s almost like this president isn’t even from this country. It’s almost as if he…um, hey wait a second.
In interest of accuracy, the White House managed to get the proclamation up. Probably someone reads IMAO.
Paul, flattering that may seem, but it presumes that someone in the White House actually reads. Thanks for the update, though.
Thanks for posting this, Basil.
“However, when a patriotic effect is desired, the flag may be displayed 24 hours a day if properly illuminated during the hours of darkness. “
For me, that will be true on the night of the 4th of July (when my Army pilot is home on leave helping set off the biggest fireworks EVER.)
However, I must confess that sometimes, I leave my flag up and let it illuminate with the MOON!
HOOAH! I will thank my wife for her 8 years in the U.S.Army. (I did 26 in the Air Force – allergic to mud.)
I have my flag flying out my window in this God forsaken liberal city and when I saw the red white and blue with the astronaut on the moon against the deep blackness, that beacon of freedom – – – boy did it look beautiful to me !