50 exciting points and historic notes on the U.S. flag

To invigorate pleasure for the U.S. flag, The American Legion has illustrated 50 Rally All over the Flag messages that can be shared on social media. These social media graphics element historic notes, fun info and voices from history about Outdated Glory. Obtain the Rally All-around the Flag social media graphics right here. 

The following are 3 examples:

– The initially documented singing of the “Star Spangled Banner” at a baseball match transpired in Brooklyn, N.Y., on Could 15, 1862, in accordance to MLB.com. 

– A 1967 Flag analyze handbook stated that the purple in the U.S. flag stands for braveness, valor and power the blue signifies reality, loyalty and fidelity and white conveys purity, light and peace.

– In 1942, Congress proven the practice of inserting your right hand above your heart when reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. 

These 50 illustrated Rally All-around the Flag messages are encouraged to be shared on your social media channels this sort of as Fb, Twitter and Instagram. 

The American Legion wishes to listen to your flag minute. Share your flag story with a image at www.legiontown.org beneath the heading “Rally All around the Flag.” Or share on your social media channels and use the hashtag #rallyaroundtheflag.