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Photos and Facts: Flag Day
Jun 14, 2012 at 3:59 PM
Thursday, June 14, is Flag Day, marking the date in 1777 when Congress adopted the Stars and Stripes.

A salute to veteran planes
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Jun 10, 2012 at 1:50 PM
A display of war aircraft replicas was set up in Valley River Center as part of an event hosted by the South Lane R-C Modelers. Many of the Modelers are veterans of the wars these planes originally flew in.

Decision to say Pledge of Allegiance draws national attention
Jun 28, 2011 at 9:00 PM
A decision by the Eugene City Council to say the Pledge of Allegiance four times a year is gaining national attention. Read headlines from across the country.
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Celebrating FLAG DAY, 2011 !!!
Jun 14, 2011 at 11:32 AM
Happy FLAG DAY, Everybody!!!

We're celebrating Flag Day by flying our Flags here on Donovan Drive. In front of our living room windows (back left) there is a 6'x10' American Flag and in...
By robinhickman
Channel: Celebrations & Milestones

Local patriotic tradition: 'It's the right thing to do'
May 28, 2011 at 5:22 PM
The Jaycees is a national civic organization and its Springfield chapter has been celebrating Memorial Day the same way for more than 50 years.  You may have even seen their handiwork around town. Meet one man in that group who shows how quiet...
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FLAG Day Home Display !
Jun 14, 2010 at 4:50 PM
As chairman of the Springfield Jaycees' "Flags For Patriotism" program, I was out VERY early on FLAG Day (June 14th, 2010) posting 100 large American flags ALL over Springfield & Glenwood. When I got ...
By robinhickman
Channel: News

Mr. Food: Flag Day Shortcake
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Jun 16, 2008 at 10:24 AM

Bill allows governors to order federal flags at half-staff for combat deaths
Jun 15, 2007 at 7:56 AM
Legislation passed by Congress would require all federal agencies in a state to comply with a governor's request that they fly their flags at half-staff to honor a fallen service member.

Flags at half staff for Flag Day
Jun 14, 2007 at 7:24 AM
Gov. Kulongoski says it honors the men and women who have served or are currently serving our country to promote peace and freedom. He added that "Flag Day" also pays tribute to those who have lost their lives defending our freedom.

Gov. calls on Oregonians to commemorate Flag Day
Jun 14, 2007 at 12:47 AM
"Our flag represents an enduring American symbol that stands for liberty, justice and equality,” he said. “Flag Day is a time to pay tribute to those who have served our country and honor those who have lost their lives defending our freedom."

Flags go to half-staff for 30 days after Ford's death
Dec 27, 2006 at 1:22 PM
At federal buildings including the White House and Capitol, flags were stopped halfway up their poles Wednesday, following congressionally adopted guidelines and an order from President Bush.