Happy Flag Day
posted at 8:56 pm on June 14, 2008 by Ed Morrissey
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I had forgotten to mention Flag Day, which celebrates the emblem of our nation. Normally I’d fly the flag myself, but at the moment I’m traveling in Southern California on family business, so I haven’t the opportunity to put the flag up at home. I’ll do it here instead:
I took this photo at the Smithsonian Museum of American History in 2005 on my first visit to Washington DC. A reader of Captain’s Quarters gave us a private tour of the Pentagon earlier on the Fourth of July, and mentioned that the flag that had been draped over the wall of the Pentagon after the 9/11 attack was now on display at the museum. The post’s front image shows the workers at the Pentagon unfurling the flag on the day after the attack in a display of defiance towards the terrorists who had wreaked so much damage and killed so many people.
When I think of Flag Day, I think of this flag and its history — a history well worth recalling.
Also: Happy Birthday, US Army.
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I had no idea there was a Flag Day. I guess I’m going to have to write myself a note and celebrate it every year.
socalconservative on June 14, 2008 at 9:04 PM
Happy Birthday Dog Faces.
Sincerely,
A Jarhead
(Sent with love and a little inter-service ribbing)
Hog Wild on June 14, 2008 at 9:10 PM
Ragged Old Flag
—————–
Limerick on June 14, 2008 at 9:16 PM
SSB
Spirit of 1776 on June 14, 2008 at 9:22 PM
I remember that particular flag well. I spent the year following 9/11 working on the reconstruction of the Pentagon - the Phoenix Project. Once it was removed from the face of the Pentagon for the start of demolition, I had wondered where it had gone. In 2003, right before I moved to California, I made a visit to the Smithsonian and was moved to tears when I saw that beautiful flag hanging in the Museum of American History - still stained from soot.
oceansidecon on June 14, 2008 at 9:25 PM
Happy Flag day to all…long may she wave.
That’s a big flag there, but HERE is the world’s largest American flag…won’t fit on my pole for sure…it measures 505 feet by 225 feet, weighs 3,000 pounds, and takes 500 people to unfurl. Each star is 17 feet high.
JetBoy on June 14, 2008 at 9:25 PM
Ragged Old Flag - sung by Johnny Cash
Limerick on June 14, 2008 at 9:32 PM
May God continue to Bless our Great Country, the United States of America!
…and the caissons go rolling along…
Zorro on June 14, 2008 at 9:52 PM
May our magnificent flag continue to fly, no matter what sort of turmoil the country faces.
And may the Army always be held in the high esteem it deserves.
Grayson on June 14, 2008 at 9:55 PM
/salute!
And a loud and thunderous HOOAH for the Army’s birthday.
ReubenJCogburn on June 14, 2008 at 10:01 PM
Limerick:
Thanks for that post. Will have to re-evaluate ol’ Johnny Cash. Wish the celebritys of today felt the same way he did about our country, our military, and our Flag!
Went to England last year, hope to visit Ireland and Scotland next year, will hoist one in your honor if I make it.
FloridaBill on June 14, 2008 at 10:05 PM
Dog gone it. . . .I forgot and didn’t fly Old Glory today.
I’m ashamed and disgusted with myself. Damn. . . it. . .
Texyank on June 14, 2008 at 10:19 PM
God bless the USA ! ! !
Texyank on June 14, 2008 at 10:19 PM
I knew there was a Flag Day,Duh,but I didn’t
know when!
Heres a couple of links in my favorites:
Ground Zero: 911 Pictures!Content Warning by me!
http://www.zombietime.com/wtc_9-13-2001/
And
Ever wonder after Pearl Harbour Attack,how did they get the
fleet ship/shape so to speak?
http://www.nytimes.com/2006/12/07/opinion/07trumbull.html?...
The salvage effort that Rebuilt the Pacific Fleet
After the Japanese Attack.—————-:) :) :)
canopfor on June 14, 2008 at 10:27 PM
Oh,I forgot,and a big yes,”God Bless America”
And,Happy Flag Day,Eh,Neighbour!———–:)
canopfor on June 14, 2008 at 10:29 PM
Texyank, you’re forgiven. I flew it for you too. The San Diego breeze kept it vivid.
Entelechy on June 14, 2008 at 10:30 PM
God Bless Old Glory! I fly her everyday!!
Thanks for that picture Ed, it brings a tear to my eye.
And HaPpY BiRtHdAy to the ArMy!
Texas Gal on June 14, 2008 at 10:35 PM
Thanks Entelechy. Your a good man.
Texyank on June 14, 2008 at 10:35 PM
Texyank, I’m a lady :) You’re welcome. We’re all in it to keep her proud.
Satellite image of our flag.
Entelechy on June 14, 2008 at 10:37 PM
A little personal story. I have a British friend who had visited here and then I went to visit there. One of the things here that made an impression on him was how many American flags there are in flying in our country, not just on government buildings, but everywhere from businesses to personal homes. And I noticed just the opposite when I was in England and we drove quite a bit of the countryside. Most UK flags were on business establishments and not that many either. It was a striking difference.
Texas Gal on June 14, 2008 at 10:41 PM
Happy birthday Army. Happy flag day all!
xplodeit on June 14, 2008 at 10:45 PM
Satellite Image of our Flag.
Entelechy on June 14,2008 at 10:37PM.
Entelechy: Sweet! Nice shot!—————-:)
canopfor on June 14, 2008 at 10:46 PM
Thank you much. So how does it feel to fall under the Dep. of the Navy?
Send_Me on June 14, 2008 at 10:47 PM
A little personal story.
Texas Gal on June 14,2008 at 10:41PM.
Texas Gal: Same story in Canada,accept on July/1,
we get a printed Canadian Flag from
our newspapers and stick it on our
front house or apartment windows,and
I know that sounds awfully tacky!
But,I’m glad Old Glory,your American Flag
gets the honour and respect it deserves,
a real testament to your great countries
Patriotism!———————–:)
canopfor on June 14, 2008 at 10:55 PM
Needs to be said every day in school.
joeswampy on June 14, 2008 at 11:05 PM
Guys,
Check out what my small family did for “The Flag” on memorial Day 2008,
Punched in the face for putting up old “glory” by the leftys for “Peace” at the California State Capital.
It’s on youTube at:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XKyMv-myhFs
1GooDDaDDy on June 14, 2008 at 11:19 PM
Needs to be said every day in school.
joeswampy on June 14,2008 at 11:05PM.
joeswampy: Your wish,is my command.Red Skelton’s
Pledge of Allegiance!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kfz2XDXaeqc
canopfor on June 14, 2008 at 11:24 PM
Oh ! Lordy . . .I’m batting a thousand today.
Thanks Entelechy. Your a good Lady.
Texyank on June 14, 2008 at 11:33 PM
Last night my son and his girl friend came by and gave me a father’s day present. He made me very proud; it was a three by five foot U.S. flag.
Johan Klaus on June 14, 2008 at 11:40 PM
Well considering that in Texas we put a our State flag on everything from barns to bikinis.. we might have you beat in the tacky contest.. :)
Texas Gal on June 14, 2008 at 11:59 PM
Kini on June 15, 2008 at 12:17 AM
I did a posting over at Power Line earlier this week about a recent story from here in New Hampshire-in the town of Wolfeboro, which is a resort town on the eastern side of Lake Winnipesaukee, a local resident after 9/11 donated some cash to fly numerous American flags along the town’s Main Street. A local business critter took offense:
from Monday June 9th:
“WOLFEBORO, N.H.—A Wolfeboro, New Hampshire, businessman is dropping a lawsuit against the town over a downtown display of American flags.
Claude Roessiger’s lawyer says he will notify the Carroll County Superior Court on Monday that Roessiger is dropping the lawsuit.
The town flies about 100 U.S. flags from downtown utility poles as a way to show support for American troops. But Roessiger argued the Bush administration’s foreign policy has turned the flag into a symbol of what he calls “in-your-face, with-me-or-against-me patriotism.”
He had called the display excessive, unusual and unlawful.”
Here are my PL posts:
http://www.plnewsforum.com/index.php/forums/viewthread/34313/
Be sure to read my followup posts
Del Dolemonte on June 15, 2008 at 12:24 AM
The US flag flys in front of my house 365 days a year. Every day is flag day at my house.
DerKrieger on June 15, 2008 at 12:29 AM
Why didn’t Google commemorate this by incorporating a white flag into their logo?
uptight on June 15, 2008 at 12:30 AM
PS, what makes this Wolfeboro story even worse is that the town is the home of a great museum dedicated to World War II.
http://www.wrightmuseum.org/
Del Dolemonte on June 15, 2008 at 12:34 AM
Long may she wave over the land of the free.
pannw on June 15, 2008 at 12:58 AM
Today I took Mrs.737 and BabyGirl737 into the birthplace of American Representative Republicanism - Philadelphia, where, as DerK said, *every* day is Flag Day.
Happy B-Day U.S Army, from a former Zoomie!
Oh, and thank you CanOpfor! I wish all of our friends could be like you.
Tony737 on June 15, 2008 at 1:01 AM
Oh,and thank you CanOpfor!
Tony737 on June 15,2008 at 1:01AM.
Tony737: Thank you Tony 737,my little girl,is 17 now,
and boy does it change your world,eh!
My,Stepdad had a private pilots licence,and
float certified,spent a beautiful summer,hip
hopping lake to lake,to various fishing and
hunting lodges,and most were American owned!
Oh,ya, my Dad’s plane, was called a Globe Swift!
Tony have a great day!————-:)
canopfor on June 15, 2008 at 1:20 AM
In light of 9/11, I’d like to remind people of (or introduce them to) the third verse of The Star-Spangled Banner:
njcommuter on June 15, 2008 at 1:20 AM
WOT - Way Off Topic - because I can
Hey Tony737 - if in Philly and want to see some real entertainment, fun and great food, check out Victors Cafe in old city Philadelphia.
Waiters and Waitresses sing opera. It’s an experience.
Kini on June 15, 2008 at 2:02 AM
Insomniac go-to-sleep prayer — please, please no one send Shep or Geraldo a plane ticket to anywhere within a three state radius of Cedar Rapids or the Des Moines levee failure.
That used to be so for me too - then came the Reid-Pelosi Congress.
So holidays only for me now.
But I call a whole lot of days holidays.
I damned sure will not let the Feds dictate to me what is / is not a holiday.
It looks like the muggy weather will break Tuesday or Wednesday. That will qualify as a holiday for sure.
Stephen M on June 15, 2008 at 2:55 AM
Thanks for not having a picture of Che Guevara next to it. Glad to see some people still have common sense and descency.
http://lonestartimes.com/2008/02/13/ocf2/
El Guapo on June 15, 2008 at 5:22 AM
Happy Flag Day
Indy Conservative on June 15, 2008 at 5:32 AM
CE,
Which CQ reader took you on the tour?
SwabJockey on June 15, 2008 at 8:29 AM
I’m still not allowed to say, but he was a true gentleman and continues to serve his country well. Great to hear from you, Swabjockey!
Ed Morrissey on June 15, 2008 at 9:27 AM
Didn’t the Supreme Court Five just decide that the attack on the Pentagon (and on NYC and Pennsylvania on 9/11) was not an act of “war”, and that the 19 foreign commandos who entered the country were not an “invasion”, therefore this flag is essentially a meaningless remnant of a (mostly-closed) criminal investigation?
These 5 power-exceeding imbeciles spat on the flag.
And all it stands for.
profitsbeard on June 15, 2008 at 10:08 AM
Not even his “call sign” ?
SwabJockey on June 15, 2008 at 11:37 AM
OBTW Skipper, you still get a BZ for your work at HA…but FWIW I liked the CQ format better.
SwabJockey on June 15, 2008 at 11:40 AM
Happy Flag Day.
aengus on June 15, 2008 at 1:01 PM
Happy Flag Day
Indy Conservative on June 15,2008 at 5:32AM.
Indy Conservative:Indy,ssshhhhhhhhhh,top secret,
how did you get your mitten’s
on the new flag of North America!
The hot scuttlebut,is that’s the flag,
that Obama-missiah,will be flying at
his “Fairy Tale”* inauguration!! haha.
:)
*(canopfor regrets stealing the
comment,”Fairy Tale”,as it is
Bill Clinton’s besmirchment of
Obama’s run for Leftard nominee!)
canopfor on June 15, 2008 at 8:58 PM
Indy Conservative on June 16, 2008 at 1:34 AM