Happy Flag Day!

posted at 12:55 pm on June 14, 2010 by Ed Morrissey

Did you remember to fly your flag today? It’s Flag Day, and at the same time, it’s also the 235th birthday of the US Army. Both occasions require commemoration, but these days it seems as though Americans don’t fly the flag at their homes nearly as often as in years past. I took a quick look this morning when I put my flag in its holder, and another one as I wrote this post. We’re getting drizzle on and off, but even without that, I don’t usually see too many flags on holidays here, and none at all today.

I have two videos to post. The first is a clip from last year’s commemoration by Fox News, which is interesting for its look at history and the preparation Fox put into producing this segment. The second is a salute to the Army on their birthday from Soldiers Media Center, which is well worth the five minutes it takes to watch it. My father served in the Army in the Korean War as a combat soldier, so let me just say thanks to the Admiral Emeritus for defending this nation and being part of a 235-year tradition of securing liberty and freedom for us all.

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Sad to say but even out here in Bachmann country there are few flags flying on the houses. I see more Wild or Vikings flags than U.S.

Bishop on June 14, 2010 at 1:00 PM

If anyone, then, asks me the meaning of our flag, I say to him – it means just what Concord and Lexington meant; what Bunker Hill meant; which was, in short, the rising up of a valiant young people against an old tyranny to establish the most momentous doctrine that the world had ever known – the right of men to their own selves and to their liberties. ~Henry Ward Beecher

Everyone type in google “Happy Flag Day” and see what comes up first.

xler8bmw on June 14, 2010 at 1:00 PM

When I was precinct-walking for Rep. Dana Rohrabacher in fall 2008, we had a list of Republican homes to visit and deliver literature for. Within a half hour I figured out that every home with a flag displayed was on our list, and every home on our list had a flag displayed.

I realized that if we saw a flag that wasn’t on the list, we ought to visit them anyway and in every case, got a warm reception for our Republican candidate literature.

joe_doufu on June 14, 2010 at 1:01 PM

Put my flag outside this morning when I left for work.
Thank God for the Army.

RUReadingthis on June 14, 2010 at 1:01 PM

Flag Day 1991: The day I found out my wife was pregnant with our first child. I know, I should be thinking something more patriotic.

vcferlita on June 14, 2010 at 1:02 PM

We fly our flag 24/7 at our home. Two homes in our block do the same.
To all men and women who have and do now serve in the Army, Happy Birthday and thank you from the bottom of my heart for defending our Republic.
L

letget on June 14, 2010 at 1:03 PM

My flags are waving proudly today.

Question.

When Hussein Obama speaks tomorrow night will we see any US Flags behind him, or will he continue to use that yellow silk curtain backdrop that looks like it was bought in Mecca?

fogw on June 14, 2010 at 1:03 PM

Thanks, Ed, for posting this. We are going to an Army birthday celebration this evening.

RLTW!

ted c on June 14, 2010 at 1:04 PM

The Soldier

It is the soldier, not the reporter,
who has given us freedom of the press.

It is the soldier, not the poet,
who has given us freedom of speech.

It is the soldier, not the campus organizer,
who has given us the freedom to demonstrate.

It is the soldier, not the lawyer,
who has given us the right to a fair trial.

It is the soldier,
who salutes the flag,
who serves under the flag,
and whose coffin is draped by the flag,
who allows the protester to burn the flag.

By Father Dennis Edward O’Brien, USMC

ted c on June 14, 2010 at 1:05 PM

Once again Google does nothing.
Bing, however, does.
I’m switching.

unrealcitizen on June 14, 2010 at 1:07 PM

It’s waving proudly here today!

cmsinaz on June 14, 2010 at 1:07 PM

Everyone type in google “Happy Flag Day” and see what comes up first.

xler8bmw on June 14, 2010 at 1:00 PM

Bing comes up with….this post.

Google comes up with….soft porn?!?

Teehee…..

donkichi on June 14, 2010 at 1:08 PM

donkichi on June 14, 2010 at 1:08 PM

Actually when i typed it in it came up in the drop down

Happy Flag Day Spanish and nothing else

xler8bmw on June 14, 2010 at 1:12 PM

As the proud son of a Master Sargeant who landed on Normandy with an engineering unit so long ago, may I say God Bless the Army and our American flag. If it offends you…leave.

kingsjester on June 14, 2010 at 1:13 PM

Once again Google does nothing.
Bing, however, does.
I’m switching.

unrealcitizen on June 14, 2010 at 1:07 PM

Microsoft has a history of lying, cheating, stealing and bullying to get to the top and stay there. In fact, there are parallels between MS and the Obama admin.

But I’m still going to use Bing more now. Google seems to enjoy rejecting opportunities to support America.

Daggett on June 14, 2010 at 1:14 PM

continue to use that yellow silk curtain backdrop that looks like it was bought in Mecca

Thanks for the tip

GTR640 on June 14, 2010 at 1:15 PM

I’ve seen that originial Star Spangled Banner at the Museum of American History in DC earlier this year. It is an incredibly moving display and I am glad that they have it up for viewing.

ted c on June 14, 2010 at 1:17 PM

Happy Birthday Army, you make us proud!

Cindy Munford on June 14, 2010 at 1:17 PM

Did you remember to fly your flag today?

Yes. My Gadsden flag is up every day.

Bugler on June 14, 2010 at 1:19 PM

Happy Flag Day and Happy Birthday Army.

Once again Google does nothing.
Bing, however, does.
I’m switching.

unrealcitizen on June 14, 2010 at 1:07 PM

I switched 9/11/09.

thevastlane on June 14, 2010 at 1:23 PM

Every day is Flag Day at this Veteran’s home and Old Glory flies freely in the wind as a constant reminder of everything this country and I stand for.

GoldenEagle4444 on June 14, 2010 at 1:25 PM

It is also a birthday in this house.
We will never forget Flag Day. It means alot to us.

ORconservative on June 14, 2010 at 1:25 PM

Our flag flies every day. On holidays like today, I line the front lawn with smaller flags at the sidewalk and up our walk. 37 flags in all.

IrishEi on June 14, 2010 at 1:28 PM

You’re a grand old flag,
You’re a high flying flag
And forever in peace may you wave.
You’re the emblem of
The land I love.
The home of the free and the brave.
Ev’ry heart beats true
‘neath the Red, White and Blue,
Where there’s never a boast or brag.
Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
Keep your eye on the grand old flag.

Wethal on June 14, 2010 at 1:30 PM

Put up my flag in the early dawn this morning, and counted 11 flags as I left around 7:00 to haul my gals off to Girl Scout Summer Camp.

I’m trying to determine how I can install a flag pole in the front yard…..

juanito on June 14, 2010 at 1:30 PM

My buddy’s Grandpa (Par) is the most patriotic man I know. 83 years old and every morning he runs the flag up the pole at 5 a.m. and dutifully takes it down at 2 when he goes to bed.

Daveyardbird on June 14, 2010 at 1:34 PM

My flag went out when the sun came up. I am also honoring my mom, a WWII WAVE, who passed this spring. She never missed a flag holiday.

doctormom on June 14, 2010 at 1:36 PM

Once again Google does nothing.
Bing, however, does.
I’m switching.

unrealcitizen on June 14, 2010 at 1:07 PM

I’m with ya. Letting all my friends know the same thing in my Facebook status. Even sent off a note to bing thanking them. I know msn isn’t the model of conservatism, but I’ll give credit where it’s due.

miConsevative on June 14, 2010 at 1:37 PM

I have our flag out here in the People’s Republic of Triple J-though most of my government teat-suck neighbors won’t.

annoyinglittletwerp on June 14, 2010 at 1:40 PM

And it’s MY BIRTHDAY too, happy 56th to me, happy 235th the the Army and happy Flag day to all.

scalleywag on June 14, 2010 at 1:43 PM

Happy Birthday Scalleywag!

annoyinglittletwerp on June 14, 2010 at 1:44 PM

66th anniversary of the day my uncle was killed in France; 1st Lt Conrad Pankow (buried in the Normandy cemetery)

exhelodrvr on June 14, 2010 at 1:48 PM

Thanks!

scalleywag on June 14, 2010 at 1:49 PM

:salute:

trailortrash on June 14, 2010 at 1:57 PM

Flags are flying in our yard, lining the street. We saw Old Glory too while we were in DC last 9.12-what a sight! Finally-Happy Birthday US Army! Land of the Free because of the Brave! Thank you for your service.

indypat on June 14, 2010 at 2:01 PM

I think the Douglas County Tea Party gave a great reminder of how crucial the military is to our freedoms. I believe I heard it called the soldier’s verse. Thanks to all who serve.

pldew on June 14, 2010 at 2:06 PM

Happy Flag day!. I have three that are flying in various forms…
Saluting all military/firefighters/law enforcement- personnel that are on the front lines protecting us.

hawkman on June 14, 2010 at 2:09 PM

Happy Birthday, Army!

I miss most everything about the Army…except the periodic lashings. “-(

LOL

Dr. ZhivBlago on June 14, 2010 at 2:34 PM

I’m a Yankee Doodle Dandy
A Yankee Doodle Do or Die…
I am a Yankee Doodle Boy!

Fred Thompson gave James Cagney high tribute this afternoon.

maverick muse on June 14, 2010 at 2:59 PM

Beautiful Old Glory!

maverick muse on June 14, 2010 at 3:02 PM

pldew on June 14, 2010 at 2:06 PM

Thanks for that link. It inspiries me that others have not forgotten and that there are truly some young people that do “get” it.

BetseyRoss on June 14, 2010 at 4:40 PM

I just celebrated both, simultaneously….wearing the flag on the right shoulder of my ACUs!

LTC John on June 15, 2010 at 7:13 AM