Article by John DiMeglio, President Veteran’s Outreach Ministries (PA Branch) “No greater love hath no man than this, that a man lays down his life for his friends.” (John 15:3). We should endeavor to take time to honor all those ...
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This is a list of surviving flags that have been displayed at or otherwise associated with notable historical battles or events. Revolutionary War… Forster Flag (1775) Westmoreland Flag (1775) First Pennsylvania Rifles Flag (1776) Brandywine flag (1777) Dansey Flag (1777) ...
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June – August 2025 Summer Issue Flag Day – June 14 US Army Founded – June 14, 1775 Father’s Day – June 15 Independence Day – July 4 National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day – July 27 Korean War Ended ...
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Folding for storage… Though not part of the official Flag Code, according to military custom, flags should be folded into a triangular shape when not in use. To properly fold the flag: Begin by holding it waist-high with another person ...
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Displaying the Flag Correctly… Although the Flag Code is U.S. federal law, there is no penalty for a private citizen or group failing to comply with the Flag Code, and it is not widely enforced. Here are the correct ways ...
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The Color & Design Specifics… There is an official Flag Code which specifies the look of the American Flag. Namely, that it shall have thirteen horizontal stripes, alternate red and white; and the union of the flag shall be fifty ...
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Days to Display the Flag September – November 2024 Labor Day – Sept 2 V-J Day, Japan signed surrender – Sept 2, 1945 Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance – Sept 11, half staff until sunset U.S. ...
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Civil War and the flag… Prior to the Civil War, the American flag was rarely seen outside of military forts, government buildings and ships. This changed following the Battle of Fort Sumter in 1861. The flag flying over the fort ...
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Holidays to Display Flag June – August 2024 Flag Day – June 14 US Army Founded – June 14, 1775 Father’s Day – June 16 Independence Day – July 4 National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day – July 27 Korean ...
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Later Flag Facts… In 1795, the number of stars and stripes was increased from 13 to 15 (to reflect the entry of Vermont and Kentucky as states of the Union). For a time the flag was not changed when subsequent ...
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