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 Congressman Denny Rehberg, 516 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515

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June 14, 2009
Rehberg Statement on Flag Day
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Montana’s Congressman, Denny Rehberg, has issued the following statement in commemoration of Flag Day, which celebrates the adoption of the flag of the United States by resolution of the Second Continental Congress on June 14, 1777.

“The American Flag is among the world’s most recognized symbols of liberty.  From thirteen stars to fifty, the red, white and blue has been from the bloody beaches of Normandy to the tsunami-torn beaches of Asia.  It has crossed oceans and landed at the Sea of Tranquility.  It flies over the White House in Washington, D.C. and the white house down the street.  Through thick and thin, good times and bad, Old Glory’s broad stripes and bright stars have embodied the spirit of the American people; it has persevered.”

Residents of Montana may request their very own flag flown over the U.S. Capitol. Rehberg’s office can arrange to have it flown on a specific date with enough advance notice. You can find details on Rehberg’s House Website at http://www.house.gov/rehberg.

The Department of Veterans Affairs has a website with the guidelines for displaying an American flag:
http://www1.va.gov/opa/feature/celebrate/flagdisp.asp

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