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Sunday, June 14, 2009

Flag Day

Today is Flag Day in the United States ... so get out your Stars and Stripes and Fly it!

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"I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all." Francis Bellamy wrote the Pledge in 1892. The words "Under God" were added later, and signed into law by President Eisenhower on June 14, 1954 -- the day I was born!
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7 comments:

  1. Göran Koch-SwahneJune 14, 2009 at 11:49 AM

    It's not "under God", it's "before God, under the Terebint", Genesis 18!

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  2. AmyJune 14, 2009 at 5:00 PM

    Happy Birthday, Marlene!!

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  3. Marlene Eilers KoenigJune 14, 2009 at 5:47 PM

    Excuse me, but it is "under God" in the Pledge of Allegiance.

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  4. AnonymousJune 15, 2009 at 4:39 AM

    Happy Birthday Marlene!!

    As a mere "Australian" I wonder if your
    birthday always falls on "Flag Day"?

    I must do more research into USA days
    of respect.

    Cheers.

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  5. Marlene Eilers KoenigJune 15, 2009 at 8:52 AM

    Yes, Flag Day is June 14 every year - and it is a state holiday in Pennsylvania.

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  6. JayVJune 16, 2009 at 10:10 AM

    Belated birthday wishes.

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  7. Marlene Eilers KoenigJune 16, 2009 at 10:50 AM

    Thanks Jay!!

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