Shade Tree Wisdom 6/14/11

In 1777,on June 14th, the Continental Congress adopted the Stars and Stripes as the national flag. The original stripes stood for the original thirteen states and the stars represent each state, so now there are 50.

The Flag Code was amended by the 94th Congress on July 7,1976. According to the Code, “During the rendition of the national anthem, when the flag is displayed, all present . . . shall stand at attention facing the flag with the right hand over the heart. . . When the flag is not displayed, those present should face toward the music and act in the manner they would if the flag were displayed,”

So Happy Flag Day.

It is the blessing of God on this land that allows us to have the freedoms we enjoy, and the blessings "that follow a life rich in doing what lies at hand to do, doing it well, and to the best of our ability.”

May God bless America.

GPD 6/14/11