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- "Flag Day" is used in the UK to refer to a day when a charity raises funds by collecting in the street and door-to-door, donors being given a small flag or badge to wear, showing that they have supported the charity.''
- "Flag Day" is also the first single by The Housemartins, featured on their London 0 Hull 4 album.
There are two recognized definitions of the term "Flag Day". The first definition is used to designate a day to fly a flag of a certain area, mostly that of nations; the second definition is used to designate a day set aside to honor an event specifically involving a national flag (e.g. creation/adoption).
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Looking Back on Jesse Helms' Life
Fri, 04 Jul 2008 18:14:00 -0400
Sen. No, as he was often called, "was a real throwback," says Merle Black, a professor of southern politics at Emory University. One of a select group of politicians who helped solidify Republican control in the South, he had a loyal constituency of working-class whites in North Carolina.
Financial Aid Woes Make Community College More Appealing
Fri, 04 Jul 2008 16:05:00 -0400
Despite efforts by the Bush Administration and Congress to quell turmoil in the student loan market, some students are still struggling to find money for college. We examine the case of two recent high school graduates who have been promised financial aid, but don't know how much they can count on.
When Did Flag Pins Become So Important?
Fri, 04 Jul 2008 16:00:00 -0400
Sen. Barack Obama Obama was questioned about why he doesn't always wear a flag pin during a Democratic debate in April. His critics say his lack of pin casts doubt on Obama's patriotism, and recently the Democratic candidate has been wearing one.
The Talk of the Town
The Chill
Nick Paumgarten Mon, 30 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0000
If you had stumbled into Banjo Jim’s, in the East Village, on a recent Wednesday night and encountered a sixty-something guy leading a band through a fervent rendition of “Wild Thing,” for an audience of two dozen or so, you might have concluded, “This is lame,” and slipped back . . .
Oily Speculations
James Surowiecki Mon, 30 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0000
When bad things happen, it’s always nice to have a scapegoat. So, with Americans furious about soaring oil prices, Congress has gone in search of someone to blame. There are a number of usual suspects to choose from, depending on your politics--OPEC, greedy oil companies, lily-livered environmentalists opposed . . .
Obama’s Iraq Problem
George Packer Mon, 30 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0000
In February, 2007, when Barack Obama declared that he was running for President, violence in Iraq had reached apocalyptic levels, and he based his candidacy, in part, on a bold promise to begin a rapid withdrawal of American forces upon taking office. At the time, this pledge represented conventional thinking . . .
A Salute to Flag Day - Education World lesson plan provides classroom activities for recognizing and celebrating Flag Day.
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Absolutely for Flag Day - Celebrating Flag Day on June 14th. History of the flag, what the colors stand for, a monolouge by the US Flag, poems honouring the flag, patriotic midi collection, flag etiquette, crafts, trivia, and screensavers.
Meta Description: [ Flag day and its celebrations in the USA. ]
Annie's Flag Day Page - All about the U.S. holiday, along with the Pledge of Allegiance, definitions of what flag means, and history of the observance.
Australian National Flag Day - Tells about Flag Day in Australia and includes a little of the country's history.
ChildFun's Flag Crafts and Activities - Flag activities appropriate for U.S. patriotic holidays.
Flag Day Holiday Insights - Information on Flag Day and related subjects. Includes how to properly fly and care for the flag.
Meta Description: [ June 14 Holiday - Flag Day, is a day for Americans to celebrate and show respect for our flag, it's designers and makers. ]
Flag Day Quest - Site designed by first -grade teachers at Kent Primary School features Internet treasure hunt suitable for younger readers.
National Flag Day Foundation, Inc. - Organization encourages U.S. citizens to participate in Flag Day celebrations.
Sheryl's Holiday Site: Flag Day - Brief history of the Pledge of Allegiance, as well as links to other sites related to the U.S. flag.
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Stoney Hill Schoolhouse - Flag Day - More than a century ago, a 19-year-old schoolteacher held the first Flag Day exercises in a little country schoolhouse located near Fredonia, Wisc. This site pictures that schoolhouse and tells the rest of the story.
The Flag of the United States - The history of the American flag and how Flag Day become a U.S. holiday.
Meta Description: [ Find answers to common and uncommon questions about the United States Flag and its evolution. Information on Flag etiquette and the U.S. Flag Code. Patriotic poems, hymns, and essays. ]
The Fourth of July vs. Flag Day - Explains the difference between the two holidays and tells why each is important to U.S. citizens.
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