Friday, July 4, 2014

Happy 4th of July, America!

This post was first published on July 4, 2010

By Mrs. Yolli

July 4th is Independence Day in America!

On July 4, 1776, the Declaration of Independence was adopted by the Continental Congress in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This document announced America's independence from Britain.




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Four years ago I was with my family on the Fourth of July, and we had a special event planned for the day.

My family had three old, tattered flags that needed to be retired. So on July 4th, we had a retirement ceremony.



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The United States Flag Code states: "The Flag, when it is in such condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem of display, should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning."



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First, we sang some patriotic songs!






Then, my cousin Jon gave a short speech. Finally, we retired the old flags to the fire. 





Last year, my class learned how to fold an American flag


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What did you do on the Fourth of July?