Sentences with phrase «national flag day»

While Flag Day was celebrated in various communities for years after President Wilson's proclamation, it was not until August 3, 1949, that President Truman signed an Act of Congress designating June 14th of each year as National Flag Day.

Today is National Flag Day, and the 50th anniversary of the official adoption of the current Canadian flag.

National Flag Day was first instituted in 1996 by Jean Chrétien.

The idea of a National Flag Day, a day to honor our flag, was started by Bernard J. Cigrand, in 1885.

Teachers can find some classroom activities at the Web site of the National Flag Day Foundation, Inc., a nonprofit organization committed to educating all Americans about the history and origin of the flag as well as the major people and events in history that have shaped the United States.

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(a) Take the necessary measures to ensure that any activities described in paragraphs 2, 4, and 5 occur on their territories, or involving their nationals or individuals subject to their jurisdiction, or involving their flag vessels or aircraft, only pursuant to the relevant terms of those paragraphs, and also to prevent and prohibit any activities inconsistent with these provisions, until the date ten years after the JCPOA Adoption Day or until the date on which the IAEA submits a report confirming the Broader Conclusion, whichever is earlier;

(b) Take the necessary measures to prevent, except as decided otherwise by the UN Security Council in advance on a case - by - case basis, the supply, sale, or transfer of arms or related materiel from Iran by their nationals or using their flag vessels or aircraft, and whether or not originating in the territory of Iran, until the date five years after the JCPOA Adoption Day or until the date on which the IAEA submits a report confirming the Broader Conclusion, whichever is earlier;

«The best we could do in the circumstance was to declare three days of mourning throughout the state and fly national, state and our party's flags at half - mast in his honour.

The rules will apply to a wide range of flags, including national and international flags, the Armed Forces Day and some military flags, the Rainbow Pride flag, and those associated to sports clubs or award schemes.

Though good hearted and well intentioned, I have just never appreciated the flag cape wearing, tinny guzzling, mischievous behaviour, that comes with the National day off.

The feature directed by Tony Award - winning producer Seth Greenleaf (Groundhog Day, The Play That Goes Wrong), follows a group of competitive gay athletes on their journey to the National Gay Flag Football Championships.

Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak waves the Malaysian flag during National Day celebrations on Aug. 31.

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- the life of St David - his contribution to the spread of Christianity in Wales - how Saint David's day is celebrated in Wales and by Welsh communities around the world - the symbols of Wales - the daffodil, the leek, the National Welsh flag, Saint David's cross

Pupils learn: • St. Andrew was one of the twelve disciples • Why is he the patron saint of Scotland • Scotland's flag which features the saltire • The Declaration of Arbroath — St. Andrew's connection - Useful Slides (you can edit out) • Various legends surrounding St. Andrew's Day — St. Rule (Regulus), Pictish King Angus mac Fergus, Bishop Acca of Hexham • How the thistle became Scotland's national flower • St. Andrew's Day celebrations in different countries • How Scotland celebrates — traditional food, dance, music and parades • Optional videos links to watch (BBC for younger audiences)-- Video 1 (4 mins) and Video 2 (8 mins)-- showing how two brothers celebrate St. Andrew's Day in Scotland from their point of view.

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration (MARAD) today welcomed industry stakeholders to the first - ever National Maritime Strategy Symposium, a three - day conference aimed at supporting the growth of the U.S. maritime industry and ensuring the availability of U.S. - flag vessels for our nation's economic and national sNational Maritime Strategy Symposium, a three - day conference aimed at supporting the growth of the U.S. maritime industry and ensuring the availability of U.S. - flag vessels for our nation's economic and national snational security.

«On Civil War Day at Fort Point (twice a year) the old fort comes alive with bunting, music, exhibits, re-enactors doing military drills, and the thrilling raising of the huge garrison flag while the Fort Point Brass Band plays the National Anthem.»

Staged under the soaring, red - orange span of the Golden Gate Bridge, a ceremony on Flag Day at Fort Baker marked a milestone for California and the National Park Service.

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Evidently national flags come in size types, according to vexillologists (your new word for the day?).

We're pleased to participate in a number of National Reconciliation Week events in 2017, including the Banyule City Council Sorry Day Smoking Ceremony and Flag Raising in Ivanhoe, City of Whittlesea's event to commemorate National Sorry Day, a community barbecue run by North Richmond Community Health, Yarra Libraries» Reconciliation on the Rooftop, Yarra Ranges Council's Healing the Spirit event, a cooking show at Prahran Market from Charcoal Lane highlighting native Australian food, culture and hospitality, and a Maribyrnong City Council possum - skin cloak making event in Footscray.