West Seattle Junction Association guy-of-all-trades Don told us during Sunday’s Health Fair that he would make sure Old Glory graced California SW for Flag Day today … and the promise was kept. No fluttering in the breeze so far since the air is fairly still, but if you go to The Junction, you will see the Stars and Stripes all along the way. Today is the 233rd anniversary of the day the flag was adopted by the Second Continental Congress.
For a fascinating history of the uses of and attitudes toward the Stars & Stripes, I recommend:
To the Flag: An Unlikely History of the Pledge of Allegiance, by Richard Ellis:
Why does flying a flag mean you’re a Republican? Why can’t people just accept that everyone is patriotic?
For many who might not know Don, he has been a supporter of the Junction business district for MANY years. He lives locally and finds great joy in supporting the district in varied ways. I would like to offer a “Thanks!” to Don for all he does. Regardless of politics, he’s just a well meaning citizen.
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