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I forgot to post this today, June 14 is our Flag day,
No need to comment......
Taken at Jones beach air show.
A flag photo for our Flag Day.
It commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States on June 14, 1777.
"The first “American” flag, the Continental Colors was comprised of 13 red and white alternating stripes and a Union Jack in the corner, was too similar to that of the British. George Washington soon realized that flying a flag that was even remotely close to the British flag was not a great confidence-builder for the revolutionary effort, so he turned his efforts towards creating a new symbol of freedom for the soon-to-be fledgling nation.
It is widely believed that Betsy Ross, who assisted the Revolutionary War effort by repairing uniforms and sewing tents, made the first American flag. However, there is no historical evidence that she contributed to Old Glory’s creation. It was not until her grandson William Canby held an 1870 press conference to recount the story that the American public learned of her possible role. It has since been confirmed that Francis Hopkinson, a delegate from New Jersey who signed the Declaration of Independence, designed the American flag."
history.com
Happy Friday, and Flag Day!
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On June 14th we honor Old Glory on National Flag Day. This day commemorates the adoption of the United States flag on June 14, 1777.
HSS.......ducky as a flag
still having fun with overlays in picmonkey
353/365 aDaD "a duck a day" day304 61daysleft
Today is National Flag Day of Canada and the folks in my neck of the great white north's woods are making it very clear that we are indeed glorious and free!
"Today we celebrate Flag Day, the birthday of our Stars and Stripes.
As we think back over the history of our nation's flag, we remember that the story of its early years was often one of hardship and trials, sometimes a fight for simple survival. ..
As the American Republic grew and prospered and new stars were added to the flag, the ideal of freedom grew and prospered.
From the rolling hills of Kentucky to the shores of California to the Sea of Tranquility on the Moon, our pioneers carried our flag before them, a symbol of the indomitable spirit of a free people.
And let us never forget that in honoring our flag, we honor the American men and women who have courageously fought and died for it over the last 200 years, patriots who set an ideal above any consideration of self. Our flag flies free today because of their sacrifice."
~Ronald Reagan, June 14, 1986
Los colores de la bandera estadounidense son el rojo, el blanco y el azul.
The History Of Flag Day in the USA.
"The Fourth of July was traditionally celebrated as America's birthday, but the idea of an annual day specifically celebrating the Flag is believed to have first originated in 1885. In 1894, the governor of New York directed that on June 14 the Flag be displayed on all public buildings. While Flag Day was celebrated in various communities for years after Wilson's proclamation, it was not until August 3rd, 1949, that President Truman signed an Act of Congress designating June 14th of each year as National Flag Day."
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taking a break from fence friday this week to add an image for flag day, today :) Have a great weekend everyone!
Flag Day! Looking strait up at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library's large American Flag on a blue sky / partly cloudy day in Boston. It hangs as the centerpiece of the I.M. Pei-designed 115-foot high pavilion.
On June 14, 1777, the Second Continental Congress took a break from writing the Articles of Confederation and passed a resolution stating that “the flag of the United States be 13 stripes, alternate red and white,” and that “the union be 13 stars, white in a blue field, representing a new constellation.” Over 100 years later, in 1916, President Woodrow Wilson marked the anniversary of that decree by officially establishing June 14 as Flag Day. Thank you President Wilson for setting aside a day to honor the symbol of America and the great colors it proudly carries!
Technical Information (or Nerdy Stuff):
Camera - Nikon D7200 (handheld)
Lens – Nikkor 18-300mm Zoom
ISO – 100
Aperture – f/7.1
Exposure – 1/400 second
Focal Length – 18mm
Exposure bias – +0.3 step
The original RAW file was processed with Adobe Camera Raw and final adjustments were made with Photoshop CS6.
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Have a wonderful day, everyone!
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YOU'RE A GRAND OLD FLAG
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FLAG DAY
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Happy Flag Day courtesy of the folks at the new Buster's Pizza in Conway, Arkansas. They're a small operation, so they've been using these pizza boxes rather than ones with a company logo. It's good and cheap. Their specialty is $5 one topping large pizzas. Note: They are closed on Sundays.
Update: As of Oct 5, 2007, Buster's Pizza in Conway is closed. A message on their door states that they are moving to Little Rock. :(
An unpaid political announcement. Feel free to skip.
My dad died at 100+ just about three years ago. I’ve been thinking about him a lot recently and wishing I could hear some of his hopeful words of wisdom. So, as Father’s Day approached, I thought I might try to send out a family holiday letter like he used to do for every occasion. I was further inclined to do something in his memory this year because this weekend is also Flag Day, a very meaningful day for my dad as a first generation American and WWII vet. I can’t know for sure what he might have written for today, but I know it would have been patriotic with more humor and eloquence than I can muster. I won’t bore you with my letter, but here is my thought for today:
I am appalled and deeply saddened by by our President and his administration. Among many horrible things they are doing and not doing, he is spending multiple millions of taxpayer money for a jingoistic parade. And, this is at a time when he says saving money is so critical that it is necessary to fire tens of thousands of government workers (including large numbers of veterans) and to eliminate most foreign aid (not including much military aid, but almost all food and medical assistance to the poorest countries in the world).
America’s Flag Day marks the Second Continental Congress’s adoption of the first U.S. national flag on June 14, 1777. The first flag featured the same 13 red and white stripes we see today. However, the number and arrangement of stars have changed as the number of states has increased over the centuries. The current flag has remained the same since 1960 when the 50th star representing Hawaii was added.
Between 1776 & 1777, Continental Congressman Francis Hopkinson designed a United States flag and a flag for the U.S. Navy. However, Hopkinson's naval flag becomes the preferred National flag and the Continental Marine Committee sponsors the U.S. Flag Resolution on June 14, 1777. Celebrating the selection of the first American flag, in 1916 President Woodrow Wilson signs off on establishing June 14 of each year as Flag Day.
Three bracketed photos were taken with a handheld Nikon D7200 and combined with Photomatix Pro to create this HDR image. Additional adjustments were made in Photoshop CS6.
"For I know the plans I have for you", declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." ~Jeremiah 29:11
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Be proud of the country you live in and respect it and the laws... If you don't then move to where you wish but do it lawfully and be thankful for those who welcome you!!!
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Wedding in the Heartland. The people who grow your food.
This was #7 at one point.
The flag represents different things to different people and has in some ways become a symbol of our division more than our unity. Still, I think (hope) most people would agree with Calvin Coolidge that “...when we look at our flag and behold it emblazoned with all our rights, we must remember that it is equally a symbol of our duties.”
It Is Flag Day Here In The United States of America. To All My Family And Friends That Are Proud To Call The USA Home. May Old Glory Continue To Fly And Be A Beacon Of Freedom And Hope To All That Loves Her.
This evening walking back from our town's Flag Day Parade, the 5yearold points and asks me "why do they have a phone in a little room?" When I explained that it was called a phone booth and that the phone is coin operated, she asked "why don't you just use your cell phone so you don't have to pay money?"
- its always good to keep your front windshield as clean as possible to get clear photographs through it while driving - like this photograph.
Traditionally referred to as "colors", flags have long been used to identify nations, loyalties, and movements. As the sands have shifted through the ages, so too have the "colors" and loyalties of the Gulf Coast. Displayed in front of the museum at Fort Morgan are several examples of the historic "colors" that have flown above this old fort including this version of the Star Spangled Banner that was being used in 1813. The United States seized Mobile Point from Spain in April of 1813 and constructed the first permanent fort, Fort Bowyer later that year. The fort was engaged in two major actions against the British under this flag in September 1814 and February 1815.
In 1795, two stars were added, representing Kentucky and Vermont, bringing the total number of stars to 15. Two stripes were added to make a total of 15 stripes. This was the only U.S. flag to have fifteen stripes. In 1818, Congress proclaimed that one star for each new state would be added on the 4th of July following the state's admission to the union and there would be thirteen stripes representing the thirteen original colonies. The 15 star flag flew over Fort McHenry during the War of 1812 and inspired the writing of the National Anthem, The Star Spangled Banner. This flag flew from 4 July, 1795 to 4 July, 1818 even though five more states would join the Union during that time.
I hope everyone enjoys this photograph as my celebration of Flag Day 2022...
Technical Information (or Nerdy Stuff):
Camera - Nikon D7200 (handheld)
Lens – Nikkor 18-300mm Zoom
ISO – 170
Aperture – f/7.1
Exposure – 1/640 second
Focal Length – 190mm
The original RAW file was processed with Adobe Camera Raw and final adjustments were made with Photoshop CS6.
"For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." ~Jeremiah 29:11
The best way to view my photostream is through Flickriver with the link below: www.flickriver.com/photos/photojourney57/
A man hanging up the American flag at the Bed & Breakfast in New Jersey. From a photo in a magazine. Oils on canvas. Size of the painting is 18x24. A Steven Chateauneuf Creation.
PLEASE do NOT post this image on other websites without my permission. On March 4, 2017 I replaced my photo with a better copy taken with my new "Nikon Coolpix A900" camera. But I joined Flickr in 2009 and I remember that this was the very first photo I had posted on Flickr.
In the United States, Flag Day is celebrated on June 14. It commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States on June 14, 1777, by resolution of the Second Continental Congress. The Flag Resolution stated: "Resolved, That the flag of the thirteen United States be thirteen stripes, alternate red and white; that the union be thirteen stars, white in a blue field, representing a new constellation" (Wikipedia).
I found this flag painted on the Stockman's Bar in Soda Springs, Idaho. As a bonus, the city also had flags on the street in honor of Flag Day.