The American flag has a story as rich as our country’s history. For more than 200 years, the “red, white and blue” has flown reverently and stands tall in our view as an internationally known symbol. it can be found everywhere in buildings, houses, streets and classrooms. The flag’s physical symbolic attributes have changed over […]
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The current American flag has been around for over 50 years. The current design became official on July 4, 1960, after Hawaii became the fiftieth state under President Dwight D. Eisenhower. The design of the flag is not set in stone, however. Before 1960 it was constantly evolving, with a new star added for every […]
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American pious songs show love for country. As the crowd gathered at local parades to sing The Star Spangled Banner, the love of country was very evident. As we were singing, I heard the voice of the little flute say, “I do not know this, mother.” I was thinking how important it is to teach […]
During the War of 1812 the entrance to Baltimore Harbor was guarded by Fort McHenry. In the summer of 1813, Major George Armistead, commander of Fort McHenry, “requested a flag so large that the British would not have difficulty seeing it from a distance.” A group of ministers were sent to summon Mary Young Pickersgill, […]
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There are few symbols as ubiquitous or as familiar to us as our national flag. But how much do you really know about “Old Glory?” Bring this fun flag test along with your picnic basket to your next summer holiday celebration. Test your family and friends on flag trivia this Memorial Day, Flag Day and […]