Colonial Williamsburg hosts naturalization of 100 for Flag Day

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By Cindy Clayton
The Virginian-Pilot
© June 14, 2010

Today is Flag Day.

On May 30, 1916, then-President Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation calling for a nationwide observance of Flag Day, according to The National Flag Day Foundation’s website.

In 1949, President Harry Truman signed an act designating June 14 as the national day to honor the American Flag, the site says.

The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation will host a naturalization ceremony at 4 p.m. today for 100 people becoming American citizens. The U.S. Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services is co-hosting the ceremony at the South Gate of the Capitol Building in Colonial Williamsburg’s historic area.

To learn more about the history of Flag Day, visit the foundation’s website.

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Code Pink

Submitted by desert_divine on Mon, 06/14/2010 at 11:51 am.

Hopefully Code Pink won't feel the need to disgrace the naturalization ceremony this year as they did a few years ago. Congrats to our new citizens! May you lead prosperous and productive lives in our country!

army birthday

Submitted by cs on Mon, 06/14/2010 at 8:23 am.

I'd also like to point out that it's the US Army's 235th birthday. Another reason to fly the flag.

RED

Submitted by Jonest on Mon, 06/14/2010 at 6:59 am.

I have that Red Skelton rendering of the Pledge, quite excellent it is. My flag flies high every day!!! God Bless America!!!

Key word

Submitted by TheDeacon on Mon, 06/14/2010 at 6:29 am.

Republic!! For all you media types that continue to call this a democracy. It just show your ignorance of What this country stands for and Where it came from.

"ignorance of What this country stands for and Where it came fro

Submitted by keithb64840 on Mon, 06/14/2010 at 3:23 pm.

"ignorance of What this country stands for and Where it came from"

Here's a guy who says the White House is "A Shrine To Democracy".
About 3:18 on the timeline.

He's not a media type.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=joXRAsOCzbc

words have meaning and history

Submitted by portworker on Mon, 06/14/2010 at 6:10 am.

My father shared with me a recording of Red Skelton explaining how the entertainer was taught the Pledge of Allegiance.

I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

May we always remember the dream of hope and desire of freedom for all, and the sacrifices made to ensure that the next generation will have those freedom.
Thank someone today and every day after for the republic for which the flag stands.