Happy Flag Day and Happy Hooah Birthday!
Happy Flag Day! We celebrate today the symbol of our freedom and liberty; freedom and liberty that we know can not be granted without the sacrifice of our men and women in uniform! Below is some history on Flag Day, the American’s Creed, and then one of my all time favorite videos featuring Rick Monday foiling a would be flag burner at Dodger’s Stadium on April 25th, 1976!
A little on the history of Flag Day. The following excerpt was found at “The Website Dedicated to the Flag of the United States of America.”
The History Of Flag Day
(excerpt)
The Fourth of July was traditionally celebrated as America’s birthday, but the idea of an annual day specifically celebrating the Flag is believed to have first originated in 1885. BJ Cigrand, a schoolteacher, arranged for the pupils in the Fredonia, Wisconsin Public School, District 6, to observe June 14 (the 108th anniversary of the official adoption of The Stars and Stripes) as ‘Flag Birthday’. In numerous magazines and newspaper articles and public addresses over the following years, Cigrand continued to enthusiastically advocate the observance of June 14 as ‘Flag Birthday’, or ‘Flag Day’.
On June 14, 1889, George Balch, a kindergarten teacher in New York City, planned appropriate ceremonies for the children of his school, and his idea of observing Flag Day was later adopted by the State Board of Education of New York. On June 14, 1891, the Betsy Ross House in Philadelphia held a Flag Day celebration, and on June 14 of the following year, the New York Society of the Sons of the Revolution, celebrated Flag Day. READ MORE
Also, on the same site please read the history of the American’s Creed:
The American’s Creed
“I believe in the United States of America as a Government of the people by the people, for the people, whose just powers are derived from the consent of the governed; a democracy in a Republic; a sovereign Nation of many sovereign States; a perfect Union, one and inseparable; established upon those principls of freedom, equality, justice, and humanity for which American patriots sacrificed their lives and fortunes.
I therefore believe it is my duty to my Country to love it; to support its Constitution; to obey its laws; to respect its flag, and to defend it against all enemies.”
Every Time I see this I want to stand up and cheer! It is timeless!
And, last but not least… Happy Birthday Army! Today the Army Celebrates its 232nd Birthday! Hooah!
Army Celebrates 232nd Birthday
Army News Service | By Tony O’Bryant | June 14, 2007
WASHINGTON - Installations and commands all over the world will celebrate the Army’s 232nd birthday, today, June 14.
With the theme “Call to Duty - Boots on the Ground - Army Strong,” the celebration honors Soldiers answering the call to duty during one of the most dangerous periods in history.
“Today’s Soldiers symbolize the nobility of selfless service,” said Sergeant Major of the Army Kenneth O. Preston, reflecting the Army’s heritage. “Today’s Soldiers are motivated by an unwavering belief that they will be victorious on the field of battle, because we have fought this way since 1775 and always will.”
Happy Flag Day to you too sweety