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However, when the flag is in torn or in a condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem, it should be destroyed in a dignified and ceremonious fashion, preferably by burning. Most American Legion posts will conduct an annual ceremony, often on Flag Day (June 14), to retire old or wo...
According to the U.S. Flag Code, “The flag, when it is in such condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem for display, should be destroyed in a dignified
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However, when a patriotic impact is needed, you can display the flag 24 hours a day. In addition, you can display the flag overnight if appropriately illuminated throughout the hours of darkness. The American Legion defines “appropriate illumination” as a light explicitly positioned to illuminat...
U.S. Flag History The Stars and Stripes originated as a result of a resolution adopted by the Marine Committee of the Second Continental Congress at Philadelphia on June 14, 1777. The American Legion Emblem The emblem of The American Legion is a powerful representation of the values and pr...
Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device and First Oak Leaf Cluster Purple Heart with Second Oak Leaf Cluster U.S. Army Outstanding Civilian Service Medal Good Conduct Medal Distinguished Unit Emblem with First Oak Leaf Cluster
2003 France awarded General Yeager the Legion of Honor as an Officer, the highest award for a non-citizen. Congress also awarded General Yeager, as a World War II Fighter Ace, the Gold Congressional Medal of Honor. 41stPresident of the United States George H.W. Bush: “If I had to sum...
1 Ruffle and Flourish/Flag Officer's March 试听 0:19 42 1 Ruffle and Flourish/Last 32 of Stars and Stripes 试听 0:39 43 Last 32 of Stars and Stripes 试听 0:37 44 Trio to the National Emblem 试听 1:20 45 2/4 Drum Cadence 试听 0:42 46 6/8 Drum Cadence ...
1 Ruffle and Flourish/Flag Officer's March 0:19 42 1 Ruffle and Flourish/Last 32 of Stars and Stripes 0:39 43 Last 32 of Stars and Stripes 0:37 44 Trio to the National Emblem 1:20 45 2/4 Drum Cadence 0:42 46 6/8 Drum Cadence ...