Happy 236th Birthday America!

  

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Happy 236th Birthday America!

Wishing everyone a safe
and wonderful holiday!

from the
Spacesaver Team

www.spacesaver.com

Happy Flag Day from Spacesaver!

  

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Happy Flag Day!

Nestled between Memorial Day and Independence Day is Flag Day.

So why celebrate Flag Day?  It isn’t generally a holiday that allows us a day from work.  No one makes a Hallmark run for Flag Day cards.  In fact, I’m not certain that they even exist (Do you hear this, Hallmark?) Also, it is unlikely that anyone plans a vacation specifically around Flag Day. Nonetheless, it’s an important holiday.  It’s a day that Americans can celebrate and honor our flag, the ultimate symbol of patriotism and unity of our nation.  It’s a banner in war, heralded during peacetime and a symbol of American pride.

Some facts that you may or may not know about the American flag include:

• There are thirteen stripes to represent the original 13 colonies and 50 stars to represent each state in the union.

• Old Glory is another name for the flag.

• The original Old Glory resides at the Smithsonian.

• There are six American flags stationed on the moon.

• The current flag, which now includes fifty stars, was designed by Robert Heft who was a high school student at the time.

General Flag Rules:

• Flags must not touch the ground

• If harm should come to the flag, it must be disposed of properly in a dignified manner.  Check out your local Boy Scout Council as they host flag retirement ceremonies.

• The flag should never be dipped to any person or thing, except when a naval ship is signaling to a foreign country’s ship.

• If the flag is displayed at night, it should be illuminated.

• When folded properly, the US flag is shaped like a triangle with only the stars showing.  If precisely folded, it will take 13 folds; the same number as the original colonies.

In addition to June 14th being Flag Day,
the United States Army
celebrates its 237th Army Birthday!

For more information about Flag Day,
check out the National Flag Day Foundation.