10 • S ATURDAY , J UNE 13, 2015 Proud To Be An American S IUSLAW N EWS 34 Star Flag 16th Official U.S. Flag July 4, 1861 The 34-Star Flag: This Flag became the Official United States Flag on July 4th, 1861. A star was added for the admission of Kansas (January 29th, 1861) and was to last for 2 years. The only President to serve under this flag was Abraham Lincoln (1861- 1865). Fact: The contents of his pocket contained two pairs of spectacles,a chamois lens cleaner,an ivory and silver pocketknife,a large white Irish linen handkerchief with “A.Lincoln” embroidered in red,a gold quartz watch fob without a watch,a new silk-lined leather wallet Trivia Question 4: Who wrote the Star Spangled Banner and what was the source of the containing a pencil,a Confederate five dollar bill,and news clippings. music? Meet and Greet Join us for a HOT TIME! bread and wine, fi ne delicacies by Mon Ami Café, speakers, a toast and 278 Maple St, Florence, OR (541) 997-7884 BURN THE MORTGAGE One door closes another door opens. Email Address: phelps@oregonfast.net June 20, 5-8 p.m. 35 Star Flag 17th Official U.S. Flag July 4, 1863 The 35-Star Flag: This Flag became the Official United States Flag on July 4th, 1863. A star was added for the admission of West Virginia (June 20th, 1863) and was to last for 2 years. The two Presidents to serve under this flag were Abraham Lincoln (1861-1865) and Andrew Johnson (1865-1869). Fact: This flag was unfurled as Union troops were fighting the defining battle of the Civil War at Gettysburg. Answer 4: Francis Scott Key, 1814, with the tune of “To Anacreon in Heaven”.