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Posted in Information on Apr 14th, 2007
Why do you fly a flag? It can be a U.S. Flag, State flag, or an honorary flag of some kind. If I asked one-hundred people, I might get one-hundred different answers, but what are some of the obvious ones?
To show pride in the United States
To show patriotism
To watch the flag flying
To honor Veterans
To [...]
Posted in Flags in the News on Jan 12th, 2007
I really like writing contests for sixth graders. They are not jaded and just say what they mean. This recent contest in Iowa is a great example of that.
Keokuk’s Gate City Daily Online
Keokuk Elks announce the local winners of the Iowa Elks Association’s annual sixth grade essay contest.
The contest was open to all area sixth [...]
Posted in Uh, Not Exactly on Jan 10th, 2007
The Myth
If the flag touches the ground, it must be burned!
I’m not sure where this myth started, but I’ve heard it most of my life. In recent days, with all the focus on the flag and flag etiquette because of former President Ford’s death, I have noticed several articles in papers across the United [...]
