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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 2022
Page
9
Before the United States flag, states used their own banners in the fight for independence. George Washington bore the Grand Union Flag for the thirteen colonies prior to the first national emblem. The U S Congress lays rules for flag handling including display order, taking down in bad weather, night lighting, and half staff for mourning.
Francis Scott Key penned what became the Star Spangled Banner during the War of 1812 while aboard a ship in Baltimore Harbor. He witnessed Fort McHenry under fire and noted the flag still flying at dawn. Congress established the anthem in 1931.
On the Web flag resources appear at usa.gov slash flag while libraries promote Tim Grove’s Star Spangled story The Story of a Flag a Battle and the American Anthem as a librarian pick documenting national symbols and historic battles.
Community in town plans a July Fourth program featuring a parade, fireworks display, and live music. Local organizations, including the Chamber of Commerce and volunteer groups, coordinate activities across downtown streets and city park festivities.
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