Posted in Flags in the News on Nov 29th, 2007
You may have read about the first part of this story. Here’s the happy ending.
FayObserver.com - Current Article Page
A battle-worn flag that traveled with a unit through a deployment to Afghanistan only to be lost at a Fayetteville crafts store has been returned.
Jodi Lundell, the wife of Staff Sgt. Matt Lundell, said a manager at [...]
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Posted in Editorial on Nov 14th, 2007
One option the U.S. Flag Code provides for is flying the American flag 24/7, if properly illuminated. There are many reasons you might consider this option, but I have one compelling reason not to fly your flag 24 hours a day.
10 Reasons for Flying the U.S. flag 24/7
convenience
show of patriotism
constant flying reminder
physical limitations
age limitations
forgetfulness
working hours
sleeping [...]
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Posted in Flags in the News on Oct 15th, 2007
The annual Parade of Flags, a feature of Norsk Hostfest in Minot, North Dakota, was graced by many traditional costumes, including this matching Grandmother/Granddaughter team.
Minot Daily News
Linda Olson bought her Swedish national costume from the Swedish National Institute several years ago. In the package along with the adult-sized dress was a child-sized version [...]
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Posted in Flags in the News on Jun 11th, 2007
Are you ready for some Red, White and Blue? It’s Flag Week, and Flag Day is Thursday. This week I will be watching and searching for those extra-special flag stories, the kind we like at The Daily Flag, and the kind we hope you enjoy.
Eileen Stiles, nicknamed “The Flag Lady,” is earning her title with [...]
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Posted in History on Jun 7th, 2007
Flag Day and National Flag Week, 2007
A Proclamation by the President of the United States of America
The American Flag represents freedom and has been an enduring symbol of our Nation’s ideals since the earliest days of our Nation. Wherever it flies, we are reminded of America’s unity and in the great cause of liberty and [...]
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Posted in Flags in the News on May 29th, 2007
The Queen of Red, White, and Blue loves to share her knowledge with anyone that will give an ear. Overcoming many hardships, she now trumpets the richness of the USA. A wonderful story of the pursuit of happiness.
Las Cruces Sun-News - Self-proclaimed ‘flag lady’ loves to share U.S. history
LAS CRUCES — Marilyn Humphrey has a [...]
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Posted in Flags in the News on Apr 2nd, 2007
Today’s edition of the news goes international, starting with Scouting news for the UK, a bet in Canada, then heading back to the United States for the others.
The 100th birthday celebration for Scouting is taking place this year in the United Kingdom. General Robert Baden-Powell started what we now know as The Boy Scouts in [...]
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