Happy Independence Day, America!

This post was first published on July 4, 2010.

By Mrs. Yollis 

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— Linda Yollis (@lindayollis) July 4, 2016

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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Six 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.

Click here to learn how to fold an American flag. 

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How will you spend the Fourth of July?

Happy Fourth of July!

This post was first published on July 4, 2010.

By Mrs. Yollis 

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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Five 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. 

Click here to learn how to fold an American flag. 

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How will you spend the Fourth of July?

Happy 4th of July, America!

By Mrs. Yollis 

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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Two 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!

Fourth of July 2010 from yourwonderfulteacher on Vimeo.

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

Flag Ceremony from yourwonderfulteacher on Vimeo.

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

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What did you do on the Fourth of July?

Happy Fourth of July, America!

By Mrs. Yollis 

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.

 

*     *     *     *     *

I was with my family last 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.

*     *     *     *     *
 

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 John gave a short speech. Finally, we retired the old flags to the fire.

 

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This year, my class learned how to fold an American flag. 

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What did you do on the Fourth of July?

Have you ever been to a flag retirement ceremony? 

What special national holidays are celebrated where you live?

 

 

American Flag Retirement Ceremony

By Mrs. Yollis 

July 4th was 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.

 

*     *     *     *     *

I was with my family this 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.

*     *     *     *     *
 

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 John gave a short speech. Finally, we retired the old flags to the fire.

What did you do on the Fourth of July?

Have you ever been to a flag retirement ceremony?