Flag Day In The USA
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June 14 is designated as Flag Day
Our American Flag, the Stars and Stripes, was first designed and made by Betsy Ross. According to legend, she was asked to do this by George Washington. Our flag was officially adopted by the Second Continental Congress on June 14, 1777 and the flag resolution was passed.
The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the United States of America adopted June 14 as Flag Day in 1907 and it is still a mandatory observance by all Elks Lodges across the United States. It was not until 1949 that Elk Harry S. Truman made the proclamation for June 14 to be a national observance for our nation's flag.
Photo: This photo was taken at our annual Freedom Fest in Pendleton SC in 2008 by Frank Breazeale
June 14, 2012
Countdown to Flag Day
Pendleton Elks Lodge presents Flag Day Ceremony
June 11,2011 on the Village Green in Pendleton SC at 10 am
Enjoy "Stars and Stripes Forever" While Scrolling Down This Lens
Patriotic Music for Flag Day
History of the American Flag available on All Posters.com
Click this link to see more American Flag images
Some Great Links to learn more about our American Flag and Flag Day
Mark your calendar for June 14 as Flag Day
- Benevolent Order of the Elks on Flag Day
- Flag Day is observed by every Elk across the United States.
- Betsy Ross Homepage
- This is a very interesting site about Betsy Ross
- National Flag Day Foundation
- The purpose of this foundation is to keep the observance of Flag Day alive
Betsy Ross Sewing The First American Flag
This image available on All Posters.com
Our National Anthem is sung at Flag Day
Star Spangled Banner
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America
Every American Learns The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America
Boy Scout Troop 94 leading the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag at our Freedom Fest
The Boy Scouts are learned Patriotism at an early age and do much in the community to promote it. Our community of Pendleton SC is very fortunate to have Cub Scout Pack 94 and Boy Scout Troop 94
What Happens On Flag Day?
Flag Day Observances will be occuring all across the United States of America
Flag Raising Ceremony
Pledge of Allegiance
Singing of National Anthem
The new Pendleton Elks Lodge will perform the Flag Day Ceremony on the village green in front of Farmer's Hall on Sunday June 13, 2010 at 2 pm. This beautiful tribute to our flag will be observed all over the USA by all Elks Lodges. Bring a lawn chair and help us celebrate our flag.
Dan Marett, Exalted Ruler, Pendleton Elks Lodge #2861
Pendleton Elks Lodge performs Flag Day Ceremony
June 14, 2009 on the historic Village Green in Pendleton SC
Each of the nine flags that have represented the USA were presented and explained. It was a most impressive ceremony.
Pendleton Elks Lodge's Flag Day Ceremony in Pendleton South Carolina
On June 14, 2009 the Pendleton Elks Lodge presented a very impressive ceremony
Jimmy Manley of Pendleton SC shared this information
Thank you, Jimmy
IN 1991, WHILE SERVING IN DESERT STORM, THE 1ST GULF WAR, I WROTE STROM THURMOND IN WASHINGTON,D.C. AND ASKED HIM TO SEND ME A FLAG TO FLY OVER OUR CAMP WHICH WAS LOCATED
NEAR THE KUWAIT BORDER. HE SENT THE FLAG. I STILL HAVE IT AND ON FLAG DAY I FLY THAT SAME FLAG IN STROM THURMOND'S HONOR. I PLAN TO DO THIS AS LONG AS I'AM ABLE.
JIMMY L. MANLEY
COMMANDER: PENDLETON AMERICAN LEGION
Does your town commemorate Flag Day?
What does your town do on Flag Day?
How do you recognize Flag Day?
Fetching blurbs now... please stand byI proudly fly the American Flag on my home.
MzTezzi says:
Each Colorado district celebrates with the Elks ceremony The Officers of the Northglenn Elks in Colorado present a touching flag retirement ceremony for our district lodges. The flags are collected throughout the year and respectfully laid to rest. I have the honor of participating this year as Exalted Ruler of my Lodge.
Posted May 11, 2011
Proud to be an American says:
I proudly fly our American flag on my home. Commander Manley, Sir, I salute you!
http://www.ushistory.org/documents/creed.htm
Posted June 14, 2010
Susan52 says:
We fly the flag on Flag Day. It's always a great feeling to salute the red, white, and blue!
Posted July 27, 2009
happynutritionist says:
I love the American Flag and all that it symbolizes, and have a flag somewhere on the property always...but must give my husband credit for making sure that we always have a large flag hanging in view of the street. I loved reading what Jimmy Manley shared, thank you for your service for our Nation to you, and any other men and women who have served in the military that are reading this.
God bless America.
Posted June 14, 2009
JIMMY L. MANLEY says:
IN 1991, WHILE SERVING IN DESERT STORM, THE 1ST GULF WAR, I WROTE STROM THURMOND IN WASHINGTON,D.C. AND ASKED HIM TO SEND ME A FLAG TO FLY OVER OUR CAMP WHICH WAS LOCATED
NEAR THE KUWAIT BORDER. HE SENT THE FLAG. I STILL HAVE IT AND ON FLAG DAY I FLY THAT SAME FLAG IN STROM THURMOND'S HONOR. I PLAN TO DO THIS AS LONG AS I'AM ABLE.
JIMMY L. MANLEY
COMMANDER: PENDLETON AMERICAN LEGION
Posted May 22, 2009
Michey says:
Yes, I gave American Flag on my car, house window, and I am a proud American that vote and volunteer when in needed.
Posted May 22, 2009
Pastiche says:
I proudly display my 13-star flag - I'm a Boston native and live less than an hour from Philadelphia, PA!
Posted May 21, 2009
sittonbull says:
With great pride, respect and honor, I pledge allegiance to and fly the American flag as the symbol of everything great this Nation stands for.
Posted May 19, 2009
Momtothezoo says:
Cohan's "Grand Old Flag" is one of my favorite songs. One of the things I love when I am on base at Patrick at noon is standing at attention wherever I am, on the corner of a street or in the middle of a parking lot, as the loud speaker plays Our National Anthem. It concerns me when I attend a high school football game and see the teenagers laughing and playing around on the stands during its music. Our children are not being taught as we were...to really appreciate all that we have under this wonderful flag. This is a wonderful lens, Nancy. Thank you so much! My husband would truly appreciate it.
Posted May 19, 2009
I am not an American but enjoy how Americans recognize their flag.
joe says:
go mexico
Posted March 15, 2010
alteredkat says:
I do wish Canada embraced the flag and patriotism as much as our US neighbours. I envy that American quality.
Posted May 21, 2009
American Flags Available On Amazon
If you don't see the size American Flag that you are looking for, please click the Amazon link for more options
Momtothezoo has written a beautiful inspirational lens that makes one proud to be an American
Please take the time to click this link and read this great lens
July 4th is another Patriotic Holiday that I write about
Freedom Fest in Pendleton SC
This lens donates 100% of it's royalties to Friends of the Park
Would you like to donate a dollar or two for our Veterans Park?
We are a group of concerned citizens interested in making Pendleton SC's Veterans Park the best it can be. We currently have a playground, walking trail, three picnic shelters, a concessions pavilion with restrooms, and three old ballfields.
Thank you for stopping by this Patriotic lens about our American Flag
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Wednesday_Elf
Jun 16, 2011 @ 10:23 am | delete
- Flag Day in America - and its community celebrations - is always a good reminder of the wonderful Patriotism of this great country of ours.
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artbymichelle
Jun 5, 2011 @ 8:54 am | delete
- I added this to my Patriotic Clip Art lens. Great job!
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Tipi
May 13, 2011 @ 9:59 am | delete
- Flag Day is only 31 days and 14 hours away, I love the count down module for events. You never fail to stir patriotism in us!
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ChrisDay
May 2, 2011 @ 8:51 pm | delete
- I'm in England, so this is mostly new to me. It seems odd that it is not a consistent holiday across the USA.
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OhMe
May 3, 2011 @ 4:15 am | delete
- The date of Flag Day in the USA is consistent across the United States on June 14 but sometimes it is celebrated on the weekend day before.
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JoyfulPamela
Jul 3, 2010 @ 5:40 am | delete
- Our town does not have a Flag Day ceremony, but we always make sure our flag at home is waving high and tell the children why it is so important. Thanks for a lovely lens!
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kab
Jun 14, 2010 @ 11:25 am | delete
- Happy Flag Day!!!!
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WeddingZazzle
Apr 13, 2010 @ 8:22 pm | delete
- Being a proud American, I surely do appreciate this lens. Beautiful tribute. Leaving Angel Blessings :)
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Evelyn_Saenz
Feb 13, 2010 @ 10:08 am | delete
- Pendleton celebrates it's patriotism with this American Flag lens.
Lensrolled to Wardsboro 4th of July Celebration where we proudly fly the American Flag.
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Shelly
Aug 11, 2009 @ 10:58 am | delete
- We had a John Phillip Sousa LP that we played many times growing up, so listening to Stars and Stripes Forever brought back some memories of days gone by. One thing I particularly enjoyed working in the school system the last couple years was doing the Pledge with students every morning. Nice work here and a delight to visit!
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Susan52
Jul 27, 2009 @ 6:34 pm | delete
- I love this red, white, and blue lens! Returning the lensroll to my "Why is the American Flag Red, White, and Blue?" lens. (Thanks!)
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Mountainside-Crochet
Jun 22, 2009 @ 11:57 am | delete
- Lovely tribute to Flag Day, patriotism, and all our flag and country stand for. Long may it wave!
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OhMe
Jun 10, 2009 @ 9:03 am | in reply to mbgphoto | delete
- Thank you for visiting.
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mbgphoto
Jun 10, 2009 @ 8:38 am | delete
- Well done lens! Thanks for a great tribute! 5*
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stargazer00
May 31, 2009 @ 2:44 pm | delete
- A beautiful lens about our flag. Well done!
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Tiddledeewinks
May 31, 2009 @ 8:18 am | delete
- Yes, people around my towns fly the flag and have parades.
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Tiddledeewinks
May 31, 2009 @ 8:18 am | delete
- Yes, people around my towns fly the flag and have parades.
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OhMe
May 28, 2009 @ 6:05 pm | in reply to awelldressedbullet | delete
- Oh I am so excited to see you on my comments, Kathy. I have missed you!
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awelldressedbullet
May 28, 2009 @ 5:56 pm | delete
- What a fabulous lens Nancy! So patriotic, I just loved it! PS - thanks for missing me * grin * - Kathy
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Service
May 28, 2009 @ 12:55 am | delete
- Great Lens, I have added you as a special selected lens in the US group at http://www.squidoo.com/groups/us-lenses, you also got a 5. See my Lensography for more of my groups to join.
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JustBon-Crochet-Designs
May 23, 2009 @ 11:56 am | delete
- Great lens, fabulously presented!
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OhMe
May 23, 2009 @ 8:35 am | in reply to Spook | delete
- Thank you, Spook. I hope you can get back to the USA and visit us someday! That would be super!
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Spook
May 23, 2009 @ 8:33 am | delete
- Well done Nancy. I'm not American, but have always loved that magnificent country and loved my visit there and have a great friend there who has out of his own pocket paid for my eldest daughter and my son to stay with him in Delaware. He is a poor man who just has a big heart. As they say, God bless America.
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Wysiwigs
May 22, 2009 @ 1:35 pm | delete
- Wonderful lens and a great holiday choice! Well done :o)
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sandyspider
May 21, 2009 @ 10:07 pm | delete
- Great lens. Even when this country is at it's worse. It makes me feel patriotic.
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I always get cold chills when seeing the American Flag and guess I always will. Yes, I am proud to be an American.
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