Flag Day!

[AUFred]

Does not seem to get celebrated much any more.

 

[NuckingFuts]

My dad always flew the flag. Does not matter what day. Half Mast when it was needed.

 

[AUFred]

I remember Flag Day was an important day when I was a kid. Of course that was before burning or wearing it became vogue.

 

[NuckingFuts]

I remember Flag Day was an important day when I was a kid. Of course that was before burning or wearing it became vogue.

Thats one thing I will never disrespect is our flag.

 

[Siphorous]

Hmm. I was intrigued and so wiki'ed it. Does this actually happen?

The week of June 14 is designated as "National Flag Week." During National Flag Week, the president will issue a proclamation urging U.S. citizens to fly the American flag for the duration of that week.

The flag should also be displayed on all government buildings.

 

[AUFred]

Hmm. I was intrigued and so wiki'ed it. Does this actually happen?

The U.S. flag is dislayed on all government buildings here. Flown higher than any other flag as well on state buildings which bear the state flag. I do not remember any recent Presidential declaration concerning the American Flag.