It’s Flag Day for America, this July 14th, 2010. Tracy Douglass interviews Kerry McCoy about flag etiquette, and the meaning behind each fold of the flag. Kerry McCoy’s son, Grady McCoy III, assists with the folding of the flag.
The Pledge of Allegiance of the United States is an oath of loyalty to the federal flag and the Republic of the United States of America, originally composed by Francis Bellamy in 1892 and formally adopted by Congress as the pledge in 1942. The Pledge has been modified four times since its composition, with the most recent change adding the words “under God” in 1954. Congressional sessions open with the recital of the Pledge, as do government meetings at local levels, meetings held by the National Exchange Club, Knights of Columbus, Royal Rangers, Boy Scouts of America, Girl Scouts of the USA, Fraternal Order of Eagles, Freemasons, Lions Club, Rotary Club, Toastmasters International and their concordant bodies, as well as other organizations. It is also commonly recited in school at the beginning of every school day. According to the United States Flag Code, (1954 to Present) the Pledge of Allegiance reads: “I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty, and justice for all.” Also according to the Flag Code, the Pledge “should be rendered by standing at attention facing the flag with the right hand over the heart. Members of the Armed Forces and veterans who are present and not in uniform may render the military salute. Persons in uniform should remain silent, face the flag, and render the military salute”. [en.wikipedia.org Narrated by Don LaFontaine Music by US …
The American flag, when carried on a staff by an individual, should be held vertical at all times. Learn about not dipping the American flag in this free culture and societyvideo. Expert: Joe Bruni Contact: firestop.staylow@verizon.net Bio: Captain Joe Bruni has over three decades of experience as a street firefighter and company officer. Filmmaker: Christopher Rokosz
Annin Flagmakers shows support for the National 911 Flag initiative by donating labor and materials for the flag’s repair. The National 911 Flag tours the country to help raise funds for the ‘New York Says Thank You’ charitible organization. On April 4, 2011 Annin Flagmakers corporate employees participated in a flag folding ceremony in Roseland, NJ.
The first American flag was ordered to be made by the Continental Convention in June of 1777 after the first American documents were signed. Find out how Betsy Ross was commissioned to make the first American flag with information from theowners of a flag and flagpole vendor in this free video on flags. Expert: Harvey Kronberg & Michele Kronberg Contact: www.austinflag.com Bio: Harvey Kronberg and Michele Kronberg are the owners and operators of Austin Flag and Flagpole, the largest flag and flagpole vendors in Central Texas. Filmmaker: Todd Green