A few of many lingering thoughts about the Bicentennial year Independence Day Celebration here: Seems to us an upsweep in patriotism was noticeable – partly attributable to the fanfare of the Bicentennial, but positive whatever the reason. The “Big flag” trend seems to have captured a great deal of attention in Utah and nationally. Tallest… Continue reading Lingering Thoughts of July 4, Bicentennial Events in Valley
Category: Patriotic
In Economic Crisis Accent the Positive
With President Ford and elements of Congress in confrontation over anti-inflation and anti-recession moves, it’s hard for the layman here in Utah (and probably anywhere else) to know exactly who’s right and what program will best serve the nation’s interests. But one thing seems apparent: The people of this country need to abandon the crying towel,… Continue reading In Economic Crisis Accent the Positive
Ideals of Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln, born 164 years ago today, is still revered as one of America’s noblest sons. The birthday of the 16th president of the United States is being commemorated quietly for the most part. However, Lincoln Day still remains a time for reflection on his greatness, and for special school observances. The Republican Party in… Continue reading Ideals of Abraham Lincoln
New Year in a New Century
Utahns will join Saturday in celebrating a special milestone the first New Year’s day of America’s third century as an independent nation. There’s something quite special about the beginning of a brand-new year. It’s a point of progress in humanity’s journey on this planet and another unspotted new leaf in the Book of Life bearing… Continue reading New Year in a New Century
We Remember The Alamo
The Alamo at San Antonio Tex.,. ancient mission-fort now a historic shrine, was in the news last week when three self-styled “revolutionaries” scaled its walls and hauled- down American and Texas flags. The incident ended as police arrested the trio while an angry crowd of 200 shouted “Get them down!” You couldn’l blame Texans (or… Continue reading We Remember The Alamo
Bicentennial of National Bird this year
There’s an eagle in your life and you have a current opportunity to get better acquainted with it. We refer to the American bald eagle mfthebicentennialofltsselecuonas national bird by the Continental Congress June 20, 1782. This being the 200 anniversary, it’s appropriate that Congress and the President have designated the 20th of June 1982 as… Continue reading Bicentennial of National Bird this year
It’s Anniversary of Historic Shot
By the rude bridge that arched the flood, Their flag to April’s breeze unfurled. Here once the embattled farmer stood. And fired the shot heard round the world. These words by Ralph Waldo Emerson were part of a hymn sung July 4, 1837 at completion of the “Battle Monument” at Concord, Mass. They have significance… Continue reading It’s Anniversary of Historic Shot
Big Flags Underscore Spirit
It is more patriotic to fly a giant American Flag than one of conventional size? The town council of Boone, N.C, didn’t think so when it prescribed maximum sizes for city, county, state and national flags as part of its signs ordinance adopted in April, 1980. But in the face of a developing public furor,… Continue reading Big Flags Underscore Spirit
Origin of Sweet, Sad Taps Sound
The sweet but sad bugle call known as Taps employs only four separate notes and there are only 24 notes in the entire composition – but its plaintive strains continue to tug at heartstrings after 122 years. Taps is sounded at patriotic Veterans and Memorial Day services and at flag-lowering and “lights out” ceremonies in… Continue reading Origin of Sweet, Sad Taps Sound
Honoring Their Sacrifice. Stones Present a History
By N. LA VERL CHRISTENSEN Until the storied “11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month” in 1918, the battle lines in France shook with the roar of cannons. But at that hour the guns ceased firing. A general armistice between the Allies and Germany went into effect. Terms of the peace had… Continue reading Honoring Their Sacrifice. Stones Present a History