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Flag Day celebration: Buffalo Bill Historical Park
by: George Lauby - Jun. 14, 2021
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A display of 23 flags belonging to Linda and Gene Tacey hung on the outside of the south wall of the big barn at the Buffalo Bill Historical Park for Flag Day Monday, giving a glimpse of the history that led to the independence of the United States.
The flags of Spain, France and England were on display, dating back to the1400s and earlier, representing the European explorers who first came to North America.
Flags from the Continental Army, the Rhode Island Regiment, George Washington’s Liberty Tree, and the Grand Union are in the collection. The Grand Union flag preceded the flag with a circle of 13 stars, known as the Betsy Ross flag. After that, there were flags on display with 15, 27, 33, 34, 35, 45 and 48 stars.
By Terry Craig
Jun 14, 2021 | 4:29 PM
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) In honor of Flag Day Monday, area businesses were recognized for their dedication to the American Flag.
The Son’s of the American Revolution awarded Culver’s and Dorsett Automotive with certificates. Each year, the group interviews local businesses about their commitment to the American Flag and why they choose to fly it.
“That’s what we look for when we hear those types of answers: ‘This is what we’ve always wanted to do because we’re proud of our country; we’re proud of our flag, ” William Behnke, Indiana Society Sons of the American Revolution State Secretary, said. “We give this certificate to them.”
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