From: Mary Kiffmeyer, Minnesota Secretary of State
Times of national crisis bring all Americans together in patriotism. Patriotism is like a thread that is woven through our history, tying together the generations in the fabric that is America.
Displaying our nation’s flag is a popular way for us to express tangibly the patriotism that always resides in our hearts.
Such display is all the more poignant because of the fact that while most other nations’ flags were designed by their political leaders to represent their governments, Old Glory was designed by average, everyday, patriotic citizens to represent the American people and American ideas.
At this time of renewed interest in displaying the flag, many people have questions about flag etiquette. I’d like to remind everyone that my office offers a brochure entitled, “Flag Etiquette.” It is available at www.sos.state.mn.us/flag.pdf or by calling 651-284-4176.
It is inspiring to see the flag displayed with fervor and pride in the wake of the terrorism on the East Coast, and it should stand as a testimony to our adversaries that our patriotism is not to be questioned.
May God bless the United States of America.
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