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Patriot Day view detail comment email this

The U.S. Congress designated September 11 of each year as "Patriot Day." This resolution requests that the president issue a yearly proclamation for its annual observance that includes displaying the flag at half-staff and observing a moment of silence honoring those whose lives were lost. Also includes a link to the text of the congressional resolution and to related material. From a service that allows you to add holidays to your online calendar.
http://www.calendar-updates.com/Holidays/US/patriot.htm
Topics: Holidays and Observances Individually, September 11 & Beyond
Last updated Sep 1, 2005


United States Codes: Observances and Ceremonies view detail comment email this

Clear guidance about patriotic practices in the United States. Describes flag protocol, including hoisting, display, lowering, and disposal. Includes information about service lapel buttons and other national customs, such as the United States anthem, motto, "floral emblem" (rose), march (Sousa), and the full text of the Pledge of Allegiance. From the U.S. Code section of the FindLaw Web site.
http://codes.lp.findlaw.com/uscode/36/I/A
Topics: Federal (U.S.) Government, Government, Government, Holidays and Observances Individually, Military, September 11 & Beyond
Last updated Sep 22, 2009


Veterans Pride Initiative view detail comment email this

Overview of this initiative that "encourages America's veterans to wear their medals or miniature replicas on civilian attire on patriotic national holidays." Provides images of medals, brochure and poster about the initiative, and links to information on the correct order of precedence for awards for the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, and Navy. From the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
http://www1.va.gov/veteranspride/
Topics: Communities & Groups, Holidays and Observances Individually, U.S. Military
Last updated Oct 31, 2007




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