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His most well-known work is the poem, "Your Flag and My Flag". It appeared in the Baltimore American in 1902, and became popular during World War I. [1] It was often recited in school classrooms. [4] Much of his work was published by Chicago publishers P. F. Volland Company [8] and Frank K. Root & Co. [9]
In 1906, The Daughters of the American Revolution's magazine, The American Monthly, used the following wording for the pledge of allegiance, based on Balch's Pledge: I pledge allegiance to my flag, and the republic for which it stands. I pledge my head and my heart to God and my country. One country, one language and one flag. [24]
The Moon-Man and the Fairies (1930), a book of children's poetry, was released with illustrations by North Shore artist Grace Judge. The Vancouver Sun owners The Sun Publishing Co. Ltd. printed the title. [3] A reviewer for The Province said parents "should not miss" the local title, deeming the poems "strikingly original." They continued that ...
Bennett was the author of poems such as "A Desert Love Song" (Munsey's Aug. 1902) and "Gangway! Gangway", ( National Magazine Mar. 1901) and the short stories "The Face of Ompah" ( National Magazine June 1900) and "A Glorious Privilege", ( National Magazine Nov. 1900) but remains best known as the author of the popular patriotic poem, "Hats Off ...
Cigrand became president of the American Flag Day Association and later of the National Flag Day Society, which allowed him to promote his cause with organizational backing. Cigrand once noted he had given 2,188 speeches on patriotism and the flag. [14] After 30 years of advocacy, in 1916, President Woodrow Wilson declared June 14 Flag Day.
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After 30 years of Cigrand's advocacy, President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed June 14 as Flag Day in 1916. (The United States Congress formally made the proclamation law in August 1949). [9] Cigrand generally is credited with being the "Father of Flag Day," with the Chicago Tribune noting that he "almost singlehandedly" established the holiday.
Cory Keith and Russell Bettinger, members of Chapter 54 of the Green Knights Military Motorcycle Club, carry a wreath to place beneath the American flag Monday on Memorial Day May 27, 2024, at the ...