Celebrate Flag Day

Display your patriotism on Thursday. It's the official Flag Day, but there are many days throughout the year to display the Flag of the United States of America.

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Fly the Stars & Stripes on Flag Day Thursday in Hazelwood

The official day of observance is June 14, but there are many days throughout the year to display the Flag of the United States of America.

The Flag of the United States of America is a symbol of more American than Apple Pie. In the City of Hazelwood, you can drive down just about any street and see a flag displayed in front of a garage. If you didn't know Thursday, June 14 is Flag Day all across America, you do now. What's the significance? A series of Executive Orders and Presidential Proclamations have brought the official flag to the status it enjoys today. Upon the death of all service personnel, each is entitled to have his or her coffin draped with the Stars and Stripes. This tradition has gone on for many years. What some don't know are the appropriate measure for display a flag. Here are some do’s and don’t when it comes to the flag of our country: 1. Time and …

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