Fostering patriotism and honoring America's veterans, whether it is Independence Day or Veterans Day, is part of the VFW's philosophical core.  Public commemorations hosted by VFW posts worldwide cultivate an appreciation of both the responsibilities and benefits of being an American.

 

Flag Education:

On June 14, 1777, the Marine Committee of the Continental Congress adopted a resolution that gave birth to our national flag.  The resolution read:

 

" Resolved that the flag of the United States be made of 13 stripes, alternating red and white, that the union be 13 stars, white in a blue field, representing a new constellation."

 

Flags and flag education are important elements of the VFW's Citizenship Education program.  In fact, flags are the most commonly requested items from the VFW's Emblem and Supply Department, which sells more than 250,000 flags each year.

 

The VFW publishes a flag booklet, "Ten Short Flag Stories,' which you can request by sending a self-addresses, stamped envelope to the Citizenship Education Department, Veterans of Foreign Wars, 406 West 34th Street, Kansas City, MO, 64111.