Fly a Flag this 4th.

Happy Independence Day!

For the love of the holiday, the local radio show is asking people US History questions...

- How many presidents have there been...
- Where was the first 50 star flag flown...
- How many people signed the Declaration of Independence....

... just to name a few. Unfortunately, not one caller can get a question right. It's quite disappointing. Granted, I know WHY there are 50 stars... but I couldn't tell you where it was first flown. But I also know that Betsy Ross is believed to have sewn one of the 1st American Flags... NOT Betty Crocker like one caller thought.

I think it's sad that we, citizens of the United States of America, can't get what seems as simple history right. Over the years patriotism has gotten lost. We have forgotten everything that people have given their lives for. We take our lifestyle for granted. I mean, the Pledge of Allegiance can no longer be said in classrooms in fear that we may hurt someones feelings or disrespect their religion.

This holiday, let's remember what this country was founded on.

The flag should especially be displayed at full staff on the following days:

January
1. New Year's Day
15. Martin Luther King's Birthday*
20. Inauguration Day (Once every four years)
(3rd Mon.) Lee's Birthday (AL.,MS.,VA.)

February
(1st Mon.) Lincoln s Birthday <11>
12. Lincoln's Birthday
(3rd Mon.) Washington's Birthday*

March
17. St. Patrick s Day
(Last Mon.) Seward's Day (AK.)

April
(3d Mon.) Patrick's Day (MA )
(4th Mon.) Confederate Memorial Day (AL., MS.)
(Last Fri.) Arbor Day (UT.)

May
1. Loyalty Day
(1st Thursday) National Day of Prayer
(2nd Sun.) Mother's Day
(3rd Sat.) Armed Forces Day\15 Armed Forces Day
(Last Mon.) Memorial Day' (Half-staff until noon)

June
(1st Mon.) Jefferson Davis Birthday
14. Flag Day
(3rd Sun) Father s Day

July
4. Independence Day*

August
4. Coast Guard Day
(2nd Mon.) Victory Day (Rl.)
(3rd Fri.) Admission Day (Hl.)

September
(1st Mon.) Labor Day
17. Constitution Day' Citizen Day
11. Patriot Day (911 Attack: Flag should be flown half mast from sunrise to sunset)

October
(2nd Mon.) Columbus Day,* Farmer's Day (Fl .)
(3rd Mon.) Alaska Day (AK.)
13 Navy Day

November
(1st Tues.) Election Day
10. Marine Corps Day
11. Veterans Day
(4th Thurs) Thanksgiving Day*

December
21. Forefather's Day
25. Christmas Day*

*Denotes Federal Holiday