171207- Flag's Daily Briefing

Reminders from Our Flag
for Thursday, December 7, 2017

Across the USA, Our Flag flies at full staff.
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The Beacon of Honor - Awakens Our Flag ... to Inform and Inspire Patriotic Citizens ...

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December 7th, 1941 ... "a date which will live in infamy" ...
Just as our parents and grandparents vividly remember the tragedy of 9/11 and how Americans stood United with Our Flag in mourning and motivation to never let such an attack occur again, our great-grandparents endured the attack on Pearl Harbor and the ensuing 4-plus years of fighting in World War II. The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor damaged or destroyed nearly 20 American naval ships, over 300 aircraft, and killed more 2,300 military service members and civilians. This invasion brought America into World War II, a war in which more than 16 million Americans served in the armed forces and approximately 405,000 died.

How many of you know a relative who served in the military during World War II?

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In closing, today's 'Slice of Americana' serves up ...
that ... OTD in 1956, Larry Bird, an NBA Legend, was born in Indiana. Did you know? Larry Bird is the only person in NBA history to be named Most Valuable Player, Coach of the Year, and Executive of the Year.

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