Flag Day History and the 21 Day salute to America
The article recounts Flag Day origins dating to 1777 and outlines observance milestones from Elks leadership in 1907 to Truman 1949 proclamations. It notes June 14 as Flag Day and a 21 day period ending July 4, with Public Law 94 33 guiding nationwide celebrations. The Gazette launches an Honor America Words of Freedom series.
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Continental Congress
United States
Sons of the Revolution
Pennsylvania Dames
New York
American Samoa
U.S
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
The
Elks
Woodrow Wilson
Harry S
Truman
America
Congress
Gazette
Honor America Words of Freedom Declaration Excerpt
An excerpt from the Declaration of Independence asserts that all men are created equal with inalienable rights including life liberty and the pursuit of happiness and that governments derive power from the governed.
Emerald Knights prep for first field show and debut
The reorganized Emerald Knights Drum and Bugle Corps will hold a day long practice at Prairie High School today ahead of their first public maneuvers in Dubuque on Friday June 27. They perform their field show climaxing with When a Man Loves a Woman at Kingston Stadium and compete June 29 in Decorah with spectators at Geneseo Illinois event. The 80 member corps rehearses since March and seeks 13 to 21 year olds to join, with Scott Schultz contact.
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Emerald Knights
Prairie High School
Dubuque
Kingston Stadium
Knights
Bette Midler
Decorah
Geneseo
Ill
Scott Schultz
A Woman of the World at Paramount Theatres Sunday
A 1925 Paramount silent featuring Pola Negri screens at the Paramount Theatre as part of a Cedar Rapids anniversary event. The film follows a countess in Iowa with romance and social upheaval, driven by a 20 minute dance hall encounter and a dramatic city council scene. Free admission and live organ accompaniment accompany the 70 minute program.
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Pola Negri
Adolph Zukor
Jesse L. Lasky
Paramount
Paramount Theatre
Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids
Museum of Modern Art
Third Avenue SE
Coe College
Jeff Weiler
Iowa
Granger
Gareth
van Vechten
Sam
Chester Conklin
Ing
Des Moines
Chicago
Maple Valley
All Breed Dog Shows Set for Cedar Rapids and Iowa City
Nearly 1,400 dogs compete at Cedar Rapids Five Seasons Center with 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. judging and $2 adults $1 seniors 50 cents kids. Proceeds aid Shrine transport fund for hospitalized children. Same weekend 1,423 entries in Iowa City Grand Avenue at UI Fieldhouse with free admission.
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Cedar Rapids Kennel Association
Five Seasons Center
el Kahir Shrine of
Cedar Rapids
Shrine Transportation Fund
Shrine Hospitals
Hawkeye Kennel Club of
Iowa City
University of Iowa
Grand Avenue
Iowa State University Veterinary Scholarship Fund
Johnson County 4-H Clubs
University of Iowa Fund For Recreation
Harriett Beecher Stowe Born on This Date 1811
On this date in 1811 the American author Harriett Beecher Stowe who wrote Uncle Tom's Cabin was born. The note marks her birth and notes her connection to American literature.
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Harriett Beecher Stowe
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Carl van Vechten
Bill Murray
TV Vision
Ponderosa
Walford
Tonite
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Enoch Smoky
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Marion
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Saeetes Rd
Rally
Dad
Longbranch
Slongbranch
West
Wiley 8 Blvd
Dale Thomas
Scott Landon
Collins Rd
Lindale Mall
Collins Radio
All Women of Vengeance
Ray
King Tut Lounge
After Hours
Country Express
Center Pt. Rd
the Sheraton
Sheraton
Sheraton Inn
33Rd Avenue
Ceda Rapids
West Post Rd
S.W
Bookworld
6Th St
DepthRee
Center Point Rd
N.E
Gary Olson
Tre
Olaeet
Clinton
National Lampoon
Animal House
Twin West Drive-In
Sy Ek
Ocean
Pr Fab
Twin East Drive-In
Dallas
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