American Legion Family Shasta Post 197 Veterans Assistance Mobile Unit

09/10/2024

Fly the United States Flags

at Half-Staff on

Wednesday, September 11, 2024

Patriot Day 2024



Wednesday, September 11th, 2024 marks the 23 year anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City, the Pentagon, and United Airlines Flight 93 which crashed in suburban Pennsylvania. Patriot Day serves as a remembrance of the lives lost on that September morning.



By a joint resolution approved 12/18/2001, (Public Law 107-89) has designated September 11th of each year as "Patriot Day" which also directs the flags be lowered to half-staff for the entire day on September 11.



A section of the law is below:



''§ 144. Patriot Day''(a) DESIGNATION.-September 11 is Patriot Day.''(b) PROCLAMATION.-The President is requested to issue each year a proclamation calling on-



''(1) State and local governments and the people of the United States to observe Patriot Day with appropriate programs and activities;



''(2) all departments, agencies, and instrumentalities of the United States and interested organizations and individuals to display the flag of the United States at halfstaff on Patriot Day in honor of the individuals who lost their lives as a result of the terrorist attacks against the United States that occurred on September 11, 2001; and'



'(3) the people of the United States to observe a moment of silence on Patriot Day in honor of the individuals who lost their lives as a result of the terrorist attacks against the United States that occurred on September 11, 2001

06/04/2024

History of the United States Flag
National Flag Foundation Recommended Ceremonies For Flag Retirement and Burning

Welcome to the area of our web site where we will give you a brief history of the United States flag, as well as many other flags used throughout the history of this great country. The current official U.S. flag is a 50 star flag, born of the need for a more practical design to accommodate new states entering the union. On April 4, 1818, Congress established the number of stripes at seven red and six white, and provided the addition of one star for each new state. The thirteen stripes represent the original 13 colonies. The 50 star flag has been in use since July 4, 1960 when Hawaii officially joined the union.

Welcome to the area of our web site where we will give you a brief history of the United States flag, as well as many other flags used throughout the history of this great country.

The current official U.S. flag is a 50 star flag, born of the need for a more practical design to accommodate new states entering the union. On April 4, 1818, Congress established the number of stripes at seven red and six white, and provided the addition of one star for each new state. The thirteen stripes represent the original 13 colonies. The 50 star flag has been in use since July 4, 1960 when Hawaii officially joined the union.

In the first years of the Revolutionary War, America fought under many flags. One of these flags, called the Grand Union, flew over George Washington's headquarters near Boston. It was the first American flag to be officially recognized by another country.

On November 16, 1776, the American warship, Andrew Doria, saluted a Dutch fort in the West Indies and was saluted in return. This brought a measure of international recognition to the United Colonies. A flag with thirteen stars and thirteen stripes received its first salute from another country on February 14, 1778, when French vessels in Quiberon Bay, France, saluted John Paul Jones and his ship, "The Ranger."

On June 14, 1777, in order to establish an official flag of the new nation, the Continental Congress passed the first Flag Act: "Resolved, that the flag of the thirteen United States be thirteen stripes alternate red and white; that the union be thirteen stars, white in a blue field, representing a new constellation."

07/15/2023

**Courtesy of Redding Fire Department**

Having an emergency go-bag prepared for you and everyone in your household, including pets, is a given. But what sentimental items would you reach for if you received a first evacuation warning and you had a few more minutes to spare before you had to leave your home?

It’s a good idea to create a list of those special, irreplaceable items ahead of time so that your most treasured items don’t get left behind. Items like family photos and heirlooms, musical instruments, artwork, kids’ stuffed animals, hard drives, computers, and jewelry can’t easily be replaced. Have a plan for more than just your go-bag this fire season.

07/13/2023

This Donation of reusable woven bags for use in the Veterans Assistance Mobile Unit during disaster is courtesy of Napa Auto Parts in Portola Ca.

07/08/2023

06/18/2023

Come see the Veterans Assistance Mobile Unit at the Shasta County Fair June 21-24.

04/10/2023

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Good Morning Everyone.
I have copies of this Pocket Constitution if anyone would like one.
What Àmmendment do you think of in your daily routine, First, Second, Fourteenth?.
Did you know that Every State has it's own Constitution?
Do you know the difference between a State and a Commonwealth?
How many times has the Constitution been changed?

Who said this?
" In questions of power. Then, let no one more be heard of confidence in man, but bind him down from mischief by the chains of the Constitution."

03/06/2023

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PSA:
Saturday March 18, 2023
Shasta Post 197 in Redding Ca in conjunction with the Redding Fire Department and FEMA Will be hosting a meeting for those interested in the FEMA CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) training program. This meeting is open to the public. It will be from 1:30 - 2:30 pm at 1605 Yuba St next to the Downtown Post Office at the Veterans Memorial Hall.
Again this is open to the public.

01/31/2023

American Legion Auxiliary National Magazine

01/11/2023

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