American Flag

Leslie, many young people felt as you did, we have gone through mostly good times since world war 2 except for the Vietnam war which divided people in this country. Some thought it was the right thing to do, others did not.
Many of the boys coming home from Vietnam were spit upon for trying to do what they felt was right for their country. It was very demoralizing. I believe people got caught up in their own lives and our country somewhat got put on the back burner. This horrible thing that has happened makes one realize how important our loved ones are to us and how much we really do love the United States of America. Those terrorists did not accomplish their goal of dividing the country they made us realize how much we do love this country and that we will all come together to help our injured, mourn our dead, rebuild our country and bring those horrible people to justice.

Being a retired Navy family, it would stand to reason that we would have an old replica of the Navy Flag that says "Don't tred on Me"
also my husband being an ole Navy guy this is a picture of our pantry where he is getting other flags ready. One is a replica of the old 76 flag.

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[ September 14, 2001: Message edited by: Jackie ]

This is just informational about flying the flag half mast. In an earlier post I stated that it had to be a proclamation from the president. The president did issue the proclamation on Wednesday September 12th which I was not aware of until yesterday. My apolagies on the matter to anyone I mislead to fly their flag incorrectly. The order is extended thru this Saturday Sept 22nd. Here is a copy of the proclamation:

For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
September 12, 2001

Honoring the Victims of the Incidents on Tuesday, September 11, 2001
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation



As a mark of respect for those killed by the heinous acts of violence perpetrated by faceless cowards upon the people and the freedom of the United States on Tuesday, September 11, 2001, I hereby order, by the authority vested in me as President of the United States of America by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, that the flag of the United States shall be flown at half-staff at the White House and upon all public buildings and grounds, at all military posts and naval stations, and on all naval vessels of the Federal Government in the District of Columbia and throughout the United States and its Territories and possessions until sunset, Sunday, September 16, 2001. I also direct that the flag shall be flown at half-staff for the same length of time at all United States embassies, legations, consular offices, and other facilities abroad, including all military facilities and naval vessels and stations.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this eleventh day of September, in the year of our Lord two thousand one, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-sixth.

GEORGE W. BUSH

Here is the extension proclamation:

For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
September 14, 2001

President Extends Order for Flags at Half-Staff
Amending Proclamation 7461, Display of the Flag at Half-Staff As a Mark of Respect for the Victims of the Incidents On Tuesday, September 11, 2001
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation



By the authority vested in me as President of the United States by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, and in order to extend the display of the flag at half-staff as a mark of respect for the victims of the terrorist attacks on Tuesday, September 11, 2001, it is hereby ordered that Proclamation 7461 of September 11, 2001, is amended by deleting in the first sentence the words "Sunday, September 16" and inserting in their place the words "Saturday, September 22."

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fourteenth day of September, in the year of our Lord two thousand one, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-sixth.

GEORGE W. BUSH

[ September 18, 2001: Message edited by: Dixieland Dancer ]

Less than a month ago, a couple of businesses in Columbia were being told that they couldn't fly more than 9 American flags on their property. City council was trying to enact a regulation to that effect.

Today no one is complaining.

There should be no limits to showing our patriotism as long as it is done with respect.

Amen to that.

i figure, since we are on the topic, crossposting the following would be appropriate. i figure someone may need a refresher.


From: SUSANSMILES Sep-17 12:49 am
To: ALL (1 of 2)
650.1

Hello Everyone,
I decided with so many American's going out and purchasing American Flags, many for the first time, that it would be appropriate for me to post THE HANDLING OF THE AMERICAN FLAG to refresh our memories.


HANDLING THE AMERICAN FLAG
The display of our American Flag is governed by law to ensure that it will be treated with the respect due the flag of a great nation. Public Law 829, enacted by the 77th Congress on June 14, 1923, sets forth rules for the display and care of the Stars and Stripes, and prescribes penalties for violations. All Americans should find the following rules most helpful:


The American Flag should be placed in the center, and higher, when displayed with a group of state, local, or organizational flags flown from staffs. It may also be positioned to the right of other flags (if you were to hold the flag while facing your audience, your right side would be the flag's own right).

When flown from a staff on a speaker's platform, the flag should be placed on the speaker's right. If placed elsewhere than on the platform, it should be to the right of the audience as they face the platform.

The flag should be hoisted briskly and lowered slowly with dignity.

The flag should never be allowed to touch anything beneath it, nor should it ever be carried flat or horizontally--always aloft and free.

Never use the flag as a cover or place anything on top of it.

No disrespect of any kind should be shown to the flag of the United States. It should be kept clean.

The flag, when carried in a procession with other flags should be either on the marching right or, if there is a line of other flags, in front of the center of that line.

When you display the flag on a wall or in a window where people see it from the street, it should be diplayed flat with the blue part at the top and on the flag's own right (which is the observer's left).

When a flag gets old and is too worn to use, do not throw it in the trash. It should be destroyed, preferably by burning.

When displayed after dark, the flag should be illuminated.
Keep your eye on the Grand Ole' FLAG!




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Thanks for the information. God Bless America!