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CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL June 8, 2016 3C 28 Star Flag 10th Official U.S. Flag July 4, 1846 29 Star Flag 11th Official U.S. Flag July 4, 1847 The 28-Star Flag: This Flag became the Official United States Flag on July 4th, 1846. A star was added for the admission of Texas (December 29th, 1845) and was to last for only 1 year. The only President to serve under this flag was James Polk (1845- 1849). The 29-Star Flag: This Flag became the Official United States Flag on July 4th, 1847. A star was added for the admission of Iowa (December 28th, 1846) and was to last for only 1 year. The only President to serve under this flag was James Polk (1845- 1849). Fact: President James Polk was baptized as a Methodist one week before his death. Answer 1: Robert Peary, who left pieces of the flag scattered at the North Pole. Trivia Question 1: Who cut the American Flag into pieces and was honored for doing it? Fact: James Polk’s wife, Sarah was a devoted Presbyterian. 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Trivia Question 2: Is it ever appropriate to fly the flag upside down? Fact: Millard Fillmore was the first President to have a step mother. The White House’s first library, bathtub and kitchen stove were installed by the Fillmores. The 31-Star Flag: This Flag became the Official United States Flag on July 4th 1851. A star was added for the admission of California (September 9th, 1850) and was to last for seven years. The three Presidents who served under this flag were; Millard Fillmore (1850-1853), Franklin Pierce (1853-1857), and James Buchanan (1857-1861). Answer 2: Yes, but only in an emergency. It means “Help me, I am in trouble.” 32 Star Flag 14th Official U.S. Flag July 4, 1858 33 Star Flag 15th Official U.S. Flag July 4, 1859 This flag became the Official United States Flag on July 4th, 1858. A star was added for the admission of Minnesota (May 11, 1858) and was to last for just one year. The only President to serve under this flag was James Buchanan (1857-1861). This Flag became the Official United States Flag on July 4th, 1859. A star was added for the admission of Oregon (February 14, 1859) and was to last for 2 years. The two Presidents to serve under this flag were James Buchanan (1857- 1861) and Abraham Lincoln (1861-1865) Fact: James Buchanan was a minister to Russia from 1832-1834. He also served as Secretary of State from 1845-1849 under Polk. In addition, Polk was our Minister to England from 1853-1856. Fact: Lincoln was the first President to die by assassination. The contents of his pockets on the night of his assassination weren’t revealed until February 12, 1976. Automotive Specialties Th ank you to our Sponsors Pinocchio’s Pizza 1795 Main St 541-942-5531 ★★★★★ Brent Bitner, DDS 350 E. Washington 541-942-7934 ★★★★★ BECO Enterprises, Inc. 553 S. 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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? Cottage Grove Owned & Operated By Retired Veteran Darin Rhodes 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. 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Fact: Andrew Johnson was the Governor of Tennessee from 1853-1857. Johnson’s occupation: a tailor. He had no formal education. June 14, 1777 is Flag Day, the birth of our flag. Fly your flag proudly. Fact: 1850-1853 After Fillmore’s term, he became the chancellor of the University of Buffalo. Fact: U. S. Grant started at a salary of $25,000 per year. This was increased dur- ing his term to $50,000 per year in 1873. July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong placed an American Flag on the moon.
