Day 7 of 110: Flying the Flag

What promotes patriotism more than the sight of Old Glory?!? The DAR created the Flag of the United States of America Committee in 1909. The organization obviously realized early on the importance of promoting a strong patriotic feeling and respect for our flag early in its history. Its principle objectives then are still fundamental today: to keep the flag flying, to protect it continuously under all conditions, and to educate citizens regarding its correct usage.


While you should fly a flag every day if possible, there are days when it's especially important to fly the flag. Make note of the following list of date and fly your USA Flag proudly!

• New Year's Day, January 1
• Martin Luther King’s birthday, January 15
• Inauguration Day, January 20
• Abraham Lincoln's birthday, February 12
• Presidents’ Day, 3rd Monday in February
• George Washington's birthday, February 22
• Easter Sunday
• Mother's Day
• Armed Forces Day, 3rd Saturday in May
• Memorial Day (half-staff until Noon)
• Flag Day, June 14
• Independence Day, July 4
• Labor Day
• Patriot Day, September 11 (half-staff)
• Constitution Day, September 17
• Columbus Day, October 12
• Veterans Day, November 11
• Election Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Christmas Day

Our chapter has long promoted the objectives of this committee. From the chapter minutes in June 1911:

It has been the rule for several years for Mrs. Lindsay Patterson to entertain the chapter on Flag Day, June 14th. This year the members who were so fortunate as to attend enjoyed an unusually pleasant afternoon...