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On Monday, June 14, the American Legion Price Post 3 along with the Elks Lodge and Boy Scout Troop 275 will take part in Flag Day Ceremonies beginning at 5:30 p.m.. There will be a presentation on the history of the American flag as well as a retirement ceremony.

Flag Day marks the day that the original United States flag was adopted back in 1777 at the Second Continental Congress.  In 1916 President Woodrow Wilson established June 14 as Flag Day. Then on August 3, 1949, National Flag Day was created by an Act of Congress.

As part of the observance the Benevolent and Protective order of Elks, Lodge 1550 and Boy Scout Troop 275 will present the history of our country, through our nation’s flags beginning at 5:30.

Immediately following the presentation The American Legion Price Post 3 with assistance of the Boy Scouts will be performing a flag retirement ceremony, which will include (weather and fire conditions permitting) the proper and respectful retirement of flags.

If you have been flying a flag that is no longer serviceable (faded, dirty or torn) and would like to have them properly taken out of service please bring them to the ceremony with you.

The ceremony will take place at the corner of 100 North and 100 East behind the Price City Fire Station.

If you have any questions please call the American Legion Price Post 3 at (435) 630-8474

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