Glory Day
By Mildred Ludwick
Contributing Writer
“The American flag is a great symbol of
our country,” said Dr. Lester Robbins, an
adjunct professor of history at North Lake College.
“It symbolizes the unity of the states.
It’s a major feature of our culture, and
many people have come to honor the flag because
of the history behind it.”
The American flag is everywhere—schools,
car dealerships, porches, boats, motorcycles,
jewelry, clothing, and bumper stickers. And if
those places aren’t enough, many Americans
show their love for our country by proudly displaying
the flag as permanent body art.
We have also sadly witnessed our flag at half-staff,
where it will fly until July 6, which is exactly
30 days after the death of former President Ronald
Reagan. This Fourth of July, the American flag
will blanket our country. But do you know how
to properly display it? The United States Flag
Code contains specific instructions on how the
flag should and should not be used. Visit http://
www.ushistory.org/betsy/flagetiq.html for
details on the proper way to fly Old Glory.
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Photo by Josh Bohling
For
the first time, flags will fly at half-staff
over the Fourth of July holiday.
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