June 14th is "Flag Day" in the United States. important to remember our flag. In the most simple terms, Flag Day is the birthday of the United States Flag. While we traditionally celebrate July 4th as the birthday of the United States itself, it was many years after 1776 that the idea of a special day to celebrate the Flag came about. A very nice history of Flag Day can be found at http://www.icss.com/usflag/flag.day.html The anniversary of the Flag Resolution of 1777 was established by President Wilson in 1916, but it was not until 1949 that President Truman designated June 14th of each year as National Flag Day. Finally, it seems appropriate to mention the Pledge of Allegiance. Red Skelton, one of the greatest comedians, is know for being funny without being smutty. He also made some profound statements, one of which was his "Commentary on the Pledge of Allegiance." You can visit http://www.otrsite.com/memoriam/#pledge or click <A HREF="http://www.otrsite.com/memoriam/#pledge">In Memoriam</A> to read it SCROLL TO RED SKELTON's SECTION~ The site also has a link which will allow you to hear the words as Red Skelton spoke them on his television show. "RealAudio" is required. The words are just as meaningful now as they were so many years ago. I urge all of you in the United States to display your flag on June 14th. <A HREF="http://julialevesque.friendpages.com/">CrazyJCL@aol.com Genealogist< /A> http://julialevesque.friendpages.com/ You are valuable. God has a purpose for your life. You are blessed and cannot be cursed. No weapon formed against you will prosper. God is good ALL the time. The angels go before you to prosper you in the way. God goes behind and before you. His hand is upon you for good. You are a blessing. Every place the sole of your foot treads you possess the land. Blessed be the Lord God Almighty forever and ever. Amen.