The Flag of Freedom’s Nation

The flag of freedom’s nation

The Stars and Stripes tells a story about the republic for which it stands

DuPage County honors stars and stripes with inaugural Flag Day ceremony

DuPage County held its inaugural Flag Day Ceremony in Wheaton Friday morning, on the eve of the official holiday. “In today’s fast-moving world, it seems as though the significance of the flag has faded into the background,” said DuPage County Recorder Elizabeth Chaplin. “That’s why it’s important we take time to honor it, to reflect on what it represents, and to remind ourselves of our collective responsibility as citizens.” How the idea came a…