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Flag Day
In 1949 President Truman signed an Act of Congress designating June 14th of each year as National Flag Day. Many Americans celebrate Flag Day by displaying the Red, White and Blue in front of homes and businesses. The day commemorates the adoption of the Stars and Stripes as the official flag of the United State. Many Americans sing, pledge, and pay respect to the flag, “Old Glory,” as a symbol of the country’s democracy and independence. Saluting the flag is a way of celebrating and honoring the United States of America.
The flag flies over the U.S. Supreme Court, where First Amendment right to free speech regarding the Pledge of Allegiance was upheld. Photo (right) Credit: Horydczak, Thedor, photograper, "U.S. Supreme Court with Flag", Circa 1920-1950. Washington as It Was: Photographs by Thedor Horydczak, 1923-1959.
Web Site on the U.S. Flag
http://www.usflag.org/faq.html
http://stockholm.usembassy.gov/Holidays/celebrate/flagday.html
Links on traveling
Elder Hostel
Elderhostel is America's first and the world's largest educational travel organization for adults 55 and over.
Getting your Passport
The Passport Services Office provides information and services to American citizens about how to obtain, replace or change a passport.
Global Volunteers International
"Global Volunteers is a private, non-profit, non-sectarian, non-governmental organization engaging short-term volunteers on micro-economic and human development programs in close partnership with local people worldwide. Working at the invitation and under the direction of local leaders, volunteers help create a foundation for world peace through mutual international understanding. Our purpose is to maintain a genuine, sustained service partnership with the host community and provide volunteers a genuine opportunity to serve."
Books
101 accessible vacations: travel ideas for wheelers and slow walkers / Candy B. Harrington; photographys by Charles Pannell.
Walking for fitnesss: the beginner's handbook / Marnie Caron & the Sport Medicine Council of British Columbia
The South Beach heart health revolution: cardiac prevention that can reverse heart disease and stop heart attacks and strokes / Arthur Agatston
The emotional wellness way to cardiac health : how letting go of depression, anxiety & anger can heal your heart / Arthur M. Nezu, Christine Maguth Nezu, and Diwakar Jain
Water exercises for osteoarthritis : the effective way to reduce pain and stiffness, while increasing endurance and strength / Ann A. Rosenstein ; foreword by Mary Essert.
DVD
1592501656 / produced & directed by Ted Landon ; written by David-Dorian Ross, Ted Landon.
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