In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation that officially established June 14 as Flag Day; in August 1949, National Flag Day was established by an Act of Congress. Flag Day is not an official federal holiday.
Appleton, Wisconsin claims to be the oldest National Flag Day parade in the nation, held annually since 1950. It was also named "Most Patriotic City in America" by AmericaTheBeautiful.com in 2008.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_Day_(United_States)
Hello. One week until summer and we are already under a heat alert. No biggy as they weather has been perfect. Right now it looks like it's going to rain, but it won't. It did rain a bit last night. Temps heading towards 100.
ReplyDeleteGood morning. Been up for 4 hours. Why is it when the alarm is set, and you have to get up, it is impossible? Dentist today. One of my least favorite things to do....
ReplyDeleteHumidity here is horrendous. Two more weeks and we head back to SC. We are in the foothills there, so we get cool mornings.
ReplyDeleteDid you people know Harry Houdini was born In Appleton, WI.? Rocky Blier who play ball with the Pittsburgh Steelers during the War In Vietnam went to war, was shot, and STILL came back to play football as a STANDOUT Hall of Fame player. He also was born In Appleton, and his dad owned a tavern named Blier's on the main drag.
ReplyDeleteSo much interesting history, and all we did in history class was watch black and white movie reels and memorize dates of wars and names of battleships. Don't forget to take notes, there will be a quiz that follows. Such a shame.
ReplyDeleteHere's what I did on my summer vacation... The dentist found a couple of things that need attention. Ugh. Maybe a cold beer won't be painful after he's done?