Fort Shawnee in Allen County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Veterans Freedom Flag Monument

4 United States Code (U.S.C.) §§ 1-10 – The Flag

Photographed By Craig Doda, April 20, 2022

1. Veterans Freedom Flag Monument

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Veterans Freedom Flag Monument. 4 United States Code (U.S.C.) §§ 1-10 – The Flag. , Through the study of the development of the United States flag, we better understand our American heritage, learn an appreciation for the sacrifices of all U.S. veterans and realize the need to continue strong leadership, strong citizenship and strong character. , Robert G. Heft, a scout from Lancaster, OH, designed the current (2019) 50 star flag as a school project in 1958. His main contribution was the pattern of stars on the blue field. He received a B- on it. , The teacher offered to raise his grade if his flag was accepted as the national flag of the United States. His flag was chosen out of more than 1500 designs in 1960. The teacher revised his grade to an A. , Flag Retirement is the term used to define the proper, dignified way to dispose of the United States flag when it is no longer fit to represent the nation. , The United States 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." ,

U.S. Flag Flying Days , January 1: New Year's Day , January 20: Inauguration Day (every fourth year) , 3rd Monday in Jan: Martin Luther King, Jr., Birthday , February 12: Lincoln's Birthday , 3rd Monday in Feb: Washington's Birthday , March 29: National Vietnam War Veterans Day , (Variable): Easter Sunday , 2nd Sunday in May: Mothers Day , May 15: Peace Officers Memorial Day (half-staff the entire day) , 3rd Saturday in May: Armed Forces Day , Last Monday in May: Memorial Day (half-staff till noon, then full-staff) , June 14: Flag Day , 3rd Sunday in June: Father's Day , July 4: Independence Day , July 27: National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day , 1st Monday in Sept: Labor Day , September 11: Patriot Day (half-staff entire day) , September 17: Constitution Day , 3rd Friday in Sept: POW/MIA Recognition Day , 2nd Monday in Oct: Columbus Day , October 27: Navy Day , November 11: Veterans Day , 4th Thursday in Nov: Thanksgiving Day , December 7: Pearl Harbor Day (half-staff entire day) , December 25: Christmas Day

Through the study of the development of the United States flag, we better understand our American heritage, learn an appreciation for the sacrifices of all U.S. veterans and realize the need to continue strong leadership, strong citizenship and strong character.

Robert G. Heft, a scout from Lancaster, OH, designed the current (2019) 50 star flag as a school project in 1958. His main contribution was the pattern of stars on the blue field. He received a B- on it.

The teacher offered to raise his grade if his flag was accepted as the national flag of the United States. His flag was chosen out of more than 1500 designs in 1960. The teacher revised his grade to an A.

Flag Retirement is the term used to define the proper, dignified way to dispose of the United States flag when it is no longer fit to represent the nation.

The United States 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."

U.S. Flag Flying Days
January 1: New Year's Day
January 20: Inauguration Day (every fourth year)
3rd Monday in Jan: Martin Luther King, Jr., Birthday
February 12: Lincoln's Birthday
3rd Monday in Feb: Washington's Birthday
March
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29: National Vietnam War Veterans Day
(Variable): Easter Sunday
2nd Sunday in May: Mothers Day
May 15: Peace Officers Memorial Day (half-staff the entire day)
3rd Saturday in May: Armed Forces Day
Last Monday in May: Memorial Day (half-staff till noon, then full-staff)
June 14: Flag Day
3rd Sunday in June: Father's Day
July 4: Independence Day
July 27: National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day
1st Monday in Sept: Labor Day
September 11: Patriot Day (half-staff entire day)
September 17: Constitution Day
3rd Friday in Sept: POW/MIA Recognition Day
2nd Monday in Oct: Columbus Day
October 27: Navy Day
November 11: Veterans Day
4th Thursday in Nov: Thanksgiving Day
December 7: Pearl Harbor Day (half-staff entire day)
December 25: Christmas Day

Topics. This historical marker and monument is listed in these topic lists: Education • Patriots & Patriotism. A significant historical date for this entry is January 1, 1958.

Location. 40° 42.488′ N, 84° 7.782′ W. Marker is in Fort Shawnee, Ohio, in Allen County. Marker is on Buckeye Road east of Ft. Amanda Road, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1191 Buckeye Rd, Lima OH 45806, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Veterans Freedom Flag Monument (a few steps from this marker);

Photographed By Craig Doda, April 20, 2022

2. Veterans Freedom Flag Monument

a different marker also named Veterans Freedom Flag Monument (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Veterans Freedom Flag Monument (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Veterans Freedom Flag Monument (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Veterans Freedom Flag Monument (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Veterans Freedom Flag Monument (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Veterans Freedom Flag Monument (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Veterans Freedom Flag Monument (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Shawnee.

Photographed By Craig Doda, April 20, 2022

3. Veterans Freedom Flag Monument

Credits. This page was last revised on May 2, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 24, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 80 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 24, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.