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Flag Day was first observed in 1877, and in May 1916, President Woodrow Wilson declared June 14 Flag Day. Here's what to know about the day.
This Father's Day weekend brings another, more obscure holiday in the U.S.: Flag Day. Here's what the holiday is and how and ...
In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson issued a presidential proclamation establishing a national Flag Day on June 14, according ...
Blue symbolizes justice, perseverance and vigilance for America to protect its freedoms despite challenges like wars and civil unrest. The blue in the flag reflects the nation’s resilience and ...
When students and staff leave Hawthorne on the last day of school, they won’t know if they are saying goodbye until next year or goodbye forever.
President Woodrow Wilson borrowed the idea of Flag Day from a small-town Wisconsin school teacher.In 1885, Bernard Cigrand ...
On a recent Friday night listening to Triple M’s AFL pre-match coverage, the veteran caller Brian Taylor made the point that he missed the good old days of radio commentary teams hating each other.
It all started with an 8mm film camera for Alvin Witcher, who was captivated by being able put his ideas onto film. Witcher, who was born deaf, began filmmaking as a way to express himself, his ideas ...
Flag Day is Saturday, June 14. The Second Continental Congress adopted a resolution on June 14, 1777, that stated: “That the flag of the United States shall be of thirteen stripes of alternate red and ...
The annual commemorative flag exhibit will fly at Asan Beach May 24-27 to honor the memory of those who served and sacrificed during World War II. In alignment with national Memorial Day ...
Nearly 5,000 flags were planted in four Butte cemeteries in preparation for Memorial Day. Dan Kohr, commander at VFW Post 1448, which organized the event, estimated that around 100 volunteers took ...