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RECOGNIZING FLAG DAY AND CELEBRATING THE UNITED STATES ARMY'S 246TH
BIRTHDAY
(Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Flag Day and celebrate the United States Army's 246th birthday that we observed on Monday of this week.
Every year, just a few days after Memorial Day, on June 14, our country celebrates Flag Day and the Army's birthday.
Flag Day is a celebration of our Stars and Stripes, which the Second Continental Congress designated as the symbol of our Nation on June 14, 1777.
While our flag has changed over the years to celebrate our growing country, it remains a glorious symbol of hope for our brave servicemen and -women who salute it; defend it; serve it; and, in some cases, die for it, to protect our freedom and liberty.
Since our founding, our flag has flown from sea to shining sea and around the world. Old Glory remains one of the most powerful symbols on Earth.
June 14 is also the U.S. Army's birthday. Without our Army 246 years ago, we would not be the great Nation that we are today.
Mr. Speaker, yesterday, our great Nation celebrated our Army and our flag, both of which symbolize America being the land of the free and the home of the brave.
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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 105
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