Do you get a thrill when you see the United States red,
white, and blue flag flying in the breeze?
I love to see our flag proudly displayed at public buildings and in
front of private homes. While I respect
the flags of other countries (and they have their own flag days), my heart
beats faster when I see our “Old Glory”.
It means home, unity, and shows respect for our country.
Flag Day commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United
States back in 1777. The flag has
changed over the years with the addition of states, but the original design by
seamstress, Betsy Ross, can still be envisioned.
Today,
there are 13 equal horizontal stripes of red, alternating with white, along
with a blue rectangle displaying 50 five-pointed stars in white. The 50 stars represent our 50 states, and the
13 stripes represent the original 13 colonies in the Union.
Although
Flag Day is not an official Federal Holiday, we are encouraged to fly the flag
for one week. Proclamations are given
all over the U.S; why not find out if your town or city will have a special
ceremony you can share with family and friends.
Treat
your flag with respect. There are many
rules we must follow when displaying the flag.
Celebrate America, celebrate our freedom, and celebrate the military
people who have fought for it.
It’s
a grand old day! Sing our national
anthem, the Stars Spangled Banner, by Francis Scott Key, from the popular
Kimbo CD, Patriotic Songs & Marches.
Enjoy the song, Let’s Make a Flag
for Flag Day, from Holiday Songs for All Occasions while you make your own
flag out of craft sticks and colored markers.
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