Flags Ready to Fly over Mississippi

Nation prepares to honor Old Glory on Flag Day

Americans across the nation are preparing to celebrate Flag Day on Friday, June 14th, an annual observance dedicated to honoring the United States flag and commemorating its pivotal adoption by

Flags ready to fly over Mississippi

Saturday is Flag Day and for the past few years, that has meant a special, patriotic event, held on the Keokuk-Hamilton bridge to honor Old Glory and all that the

U.S. flag stamp debuts during Three Oaks’ celebration of Old Glory

THREE OAKS — Three Oaks took the national spotlight over the weekend by putting their own stamp on history.

Nation Prepares to Honor Old Glory on Flag Day

Americans across the nation are preparing to celebrate Flag Day on Saturday, June 14th, an annual observance dedicated to honoring the United States flag and commemorating its pivotal adoption by

Honoring Old Glory - The Iola Register

Elks joined by history group to celebrate Flag Day. Representatives from the Fort Scott Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution recognized Iola Elks Lodge No. 569 Wednesday evening with a flag certificate presentation. The Elks were the first national organization to observe Flag Day, celebrated annually on June 14. President Harry Truman, himself an Elks member, made Flag Day a day of national observance in 1949. The post Honoring Old Gl…