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OF THE WEEK: FLAG DAY 2006 |
The “Stars and Stripes”, the official National symbol of the United States of America was authorized by congress on that Saturday of June 14, 1777 in the fifth item of the days agenda. |
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The National Flag Day Foundation
http://www.flagday.org
The Foundation's specific MISSION is through educational programs of different kinds to encourage Americans to better understand patriotism and the need to express their allegiance to the nation and the flag, especially on Flag Day, June 14th.
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USFlag.org
FeaturesThe history of the American flag and how Flag Day become a US holiday.
http://www.usflag.org
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Education World: Raise the Flag (Awareness) in Your Class!
Features lessons that teach about the history of the flag, the proper way to fold the U.S. flag, and more.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/lesson267.shtml |
USA Flag Site
Includes patriotic pictures and information on flag etiquette and history.
http://www.usa-flag-site.org |
| Betsy Ross Homepage
Betsy Ross sewed the first American flag. When we view the flag, we think of liberty, freedom, pride, and Betsy Ross. The American flag flies on the moon, sits atop Mount Everest, is hurtling out in space.
http://www.ushistory.org/betsy/ |
| Flag Day
This site featuresinformation about the U.S. flag, flag etiquette, and flag history.
http://www.factmonster.com/spot/flagday2.html |
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This week features a close-up look at the Lousianna coast:
Losing Louisiana
http://digitalartwork.net/wetlands/losinglouisiana/index-ie.html
Prior to 2005, Louisiana coast wetlands lost an average of 25 square miles per year. Preliminary USGS estimates show that Hurricanes Katrina and Rita have destroyed an additional 100 square miles. To glimpse more, tour these sophisticated audio slideshows of subsidence, levee history, and wetland changes. |
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