Flag Day stirs patriotism in Chesterfield For many, Thursday seemed like just an ordinary day. However, for veterans and those in tune with this country's past it was much more symbolic than just another weekday. June 14 marked the 235 anniversary of the adoption of the United State's flag. Flag Day often overlooked as day of national pride ere will be no fireworks and no time off from work. In fact, there may not be any celebration at all. But the calendar shows that Thursday is the designated… Click to Continue » Hopedale residents observe Flag Day Residents, students and local officials yesterday kept their eyes on the grand old flag, and their hearts on all that it symbolizes. State Sen. Richard Moore, D-Uxbridge, and Town Coordinator Eugene Phillips gathered with staff and residents of Atria Draper Place assisted living center to commemorate the day 235 years ago when Congress adopted the Stars and Stripes as the country's emblem. Flag Day saluted at local ceremony "Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness." Flag Day marked in Dalton with flag-raising Friday June 15, 2012 DALTON -- At Camp Evans in Vietnam, a rocket exploded at the base of the flagpole, jettisoning the American flag into the foxhole where Dan Taylor, now 65, was positioned. Flag Day celebrated in Atmore June 14, 2012 was celebrated in various ways throughout the United States and flags were carefully unfurled to proclaim the pride of Americans everywhere. Raise the flag: Flag Day event draws a crowd Despite the gloomy afternoon weather, Williston community members gathered Thursday at 1st International Bank and Trust to celebrate Flag Day. What is Flag Day? (ABC 6 News) – It's our nation's holiday, so you'd think it's one we all know well. So we went out and asked the community how we much they know about Flag Day. First we asked them simply, what is Flag Day? Some of those responses were… Briefly: Flag Day perfect for retirement ceremonies Flag retirement set on national holiday Ann LePage: Flag Day symbolizes respect for soldiers Posted June 14, 2012, at 1:52 p.m.
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