Flag Day - 2008
Today is
Flag Day. The flag of these United States of America is a powerful symbol. People all over the world look for it in times of need.
It flies over public buildings.
The flag has had songs written about it not the least of which is "The Star Spangled Banner" but also "That Grand Old Flag" and other patriotic tunes.
It is draped over the coffins of deceased Presidents
AND servicemen and women.
It is honored in many places in many ways by many people...
Between the fields where the flag is planted, there are 9+ miles of flower fields that go all the way to the ocean. The flowers are grown by seed companies. It's a beautiful place, close to Vandenberg AFB. Check out the dimensions of the flag. The Floral Flag is 740 feet long and 390 feet wide and maintains the proper Flag dimensions, as described in Executive Order #10834. This Flag is 6.65 acres and is the first Floral Flag to be planted with 5 pointed Stars, comprised of White Larkspur. Each Star is 24 feet in diameter; each Stripe is 30 feet wide. This Flag is estimated to contain more than 400,000 Larkspur plants, with 4-5 flower stems each, for a total of more than 2 million flowers.It has been a symbol of victory over evil.
Please, remember to fly your flag today.
Labels: Culture, Military
