US EditionAmerican Legion Honors Flag Day
- On June 14, 2025, Flag Day was observed in Park Rapids to commemorate the anniversary of the U.S. flag’s adoption.
- Flag Day celebrates the 1777 adoption of the first American flag design and was officially proclaimed by President Woodrow Wilson in 1916.
- The event included flag-folding demonstrations, reflections on the flag’s symbolism of freedom and sacrifice, and ended with a rendition of 'God Bless America.'
- The American flag has 13 red and white stripes symbolizing valor and purity and 50 stars representing the states, with guidelines advising dignified handling and display.
- Flag Day encourages honoring the nation’s heritage and reminds citizens to report damaged flags, reinforcing respect for the flag as a powerful American symbol.
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Park Rapids legion pays homage to Old Glory
The Park Rapids American Legion honored the nation’s colors on Flag Day, Saturday, June 14. Auxiliary president Dorothy Pierzinski read a Flag Day prayer: “Oh mighty God, we thank you for the blessings of freedom and liberty that our nation enjoys. As we observe Flag Day, we pause to reflect on the values represented by the Stars and Stripes. May the flag be a constant reminder of our unity, our strength and our commitment to justice and equalit…
This June 14th marks Flag Day in the United States. The national badge contains various symbols in each of its aspects, including the colors that make up its design. What is the meaning of red, white and blue on the flag of the United States?While it is easy to assume the red, white and blue of the national flag as an inspiration of other flags, the fact is that the American Government itself has given its own vision of the symbolology behind it…
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