Over 1,000 American flags stand tall in honor of veterans
Started in 1983, the mission of the Avenue of the Flags is to display the American flag in order to honor U.S. veterans of all branches of the military - past and present.
Americans honor veterans in towns across the US: See 2024 Veterans Day celebrations
Kit Sanders, left, Teufelshunde Motorcycle Club President and organizer of the 18th annual Richard M Campbell Veterans Nursing Home You Are Not Forgotten Run, presents a U.S. flag
How did Veterans Day become what it is today?
Veterans Day is an annual celebration in which we give thanks to those who have served and continue to serve in any branch of the United States military. Serving one’s country is an honorable thing, and to show our gratitude to those that either gave up so much of their lives
The American Legion Post 169 holds flag disposal ceremony for Veteran's Day
A solemn ceremony took place on Monday to dispose of U.S. flags in the most dignified way.A flag disposal ceremony was held in New Buffalo for the disposal of w
Is today Veterans Day? What to know about federal holiday honoring those who have served
The federal holiday always falls on November 11, regardless of what day of the week on which it falls and has been observed since 1919.
50 Veterans Day Quotes to Honor & Thank Those Who Served Us All
November 11 marks the day when people all over the United States of America gather to celebrate our nation's veterans for their bravery, passion and strength. After all, it is because of our Armed Forces heroes that we are allowed to live our lives peacefully,
Parade, flyovers, services to mark Veterans Day in LA County
Veterans Day has its roots in a proclamation issued by President Woodrow Wilson in November 1919, a year after World War I ended, designating Nov. 11 as Armistice Day.
Is Bank of America closed for Veterans Day? How about post offices? What’s open on the holiday
Veterans Day is a federal holiday, so does that mean banks or the postal service will be closed on Monday, Nov. 11? President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed Nov. 11, 1919, the first Ar
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A Guide to Displaying the American Flag
Displaying the Flag with Other Flags: The American flag should always be placed higher than any other flag. When displayed ...
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Marin resident photographs American flags throughout the country
Marin resident Zeny Cieslikowski began his long-time interest in photographing the American flag while spending three months in Vermont in the early 1970s.
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Laconia High School history students salute veterans
Students from social studies teacher Maggie Roberts’ Women in U.S. History class placed 120 American flags in front of ...
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Antiques & Collecting: American history
Veterans Day is a time to reflect on American history and those who made it. Fighting in World War I ended with a ceasefire ...
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Will your vote change history?
Your vote in this election will become part of a thread woven throughout America’s providential history stretching back to ...
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Avenue of Flags returns a day ahead
The largest display of memorial flags in the United States will fly here Sunday, Nov. 10. “For the first time ever, the ...
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Rare Auction:Washington’s Hair, Flag Over Lincoln’s Coffin
Another highlight is a US flag that draped Abraham Lincoln’s coffin during its journey to his final resting place in 1865. A ...
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Northampton to honor veterans with flag ceremony
In a tribute to honor veterans and their sacrifices, a ceremony will take place Sunday, at the historic Betty Allen Daughters ...
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Historic significance of November 11th as Veterans Day
It is a day to remember, honor, and acknowledge the service, sacrifices, and contributions of the millions of veterans in our country but also active duty. While this year, the holiday falls on a ...
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A Day of Rememberance: Muscatine celebrates Veterans Day
On Monday, American flags were flown throughout Muscatine to show gratitude to the men and women who had served their country ...