American Legion Post 168
Flag Day is a celebration of the American flag that occurs each year on June 14, the anniversary of the flag’s official adoption. On June 14, 1777, Congress made the Flag Resolution of 1777, stating: “The flag of the United States shall be thirteen stripes, alternate red and white, with a union of thirteen stars of white on a blue field …”
Do you know Flag Etiquette? How to Display and Respect the American Flag? At Parades, when the American Flag passes: Stand up, remove your hat, place your right hand over your heart, and stop any conversation you are having. It is not necessary to salute every American Flag that passes. If it is carried by an Honor Guard or in a group with other flags, stand up and salute (Veterans) or pay respect to the Flag. Do not salute small hand-held flags carried by attendees and participants. We need to teach the youth of today to respect our Nation’s Flag. Flag Day ceremony will be held in Emmitsburg this year; hopefully, you can attend and show respect to the American Flag.
For God and Country is Sunday, June 14, at Camp West Mar at 1:00 p.m. To the Legion’s founders, service to country was service to God, and service to God was service to country. At the ceremony, we pay tribute to all Military by laying of Wreaths for All Wars. Please join us for this somber event.
These students (pictured below) were winners in the American Legion Auxiliary Americanism Contest. The theme this year was: “Celebrating America’s 250th Birthday and the Veterans who Fought for Our Freedom.”
Pictured from left: Alice Eyler, Americanism Chair; Skylar Mohler; Allison Miller, Evan Matthews; Alesha Subasic, Auxiliary President; Maycee Grimes; Ruby Jones (won at the District and Department Levels, as well); and Aiden Koontz. Not pictured but deserving recognition: Elaina Hardman, Peighton Rhinehart, and Peyton Wills.
