No one really honored the flag until June 14, 1877, when it was flown from every government building for the centennial (100th year) of the flag’s adoption. After that, many citizens and organizations worked for the adoption of a national day of commemoration for the flag. In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson unofficially declared June 14 […]

Commemorate To observe with a ceremony; to serve as a memorial of. We salute to commemorate the flag. Flag Day is a commemoration of our flag.

Independence Not being under the control of, reliant on, or connected with someone or something else. When American gained independence it was no longer under the control of England.

English – independence French –indépendance Spanish –independencia Italian –indipendenza German –nabhängigkeit Chinese –Dúlì 独立

The Declaration of Independence was approved by the Continental Congress on the July 4, 1776 – now known as Independence Day – and every year Americans honor the 4th of July as the birthday of the United States of America. HISTORY ⇒ In 1775, during the Revolutionary War, very few colonists wanted complete independence from […]

English – democratic French – démocratique Spanish – Democrática (feminine); Democrático (masculine) Italian – Democrática; Democrático German – Demokratisch Arabic – dimuqratii    ديمقراطي      

Democratic 1. Believing in or practicing the idea that people are socially equal. 2. Relating to or favoring political democracy Our country believes in the democratic process where everyone gets a vote.

During the spring months a lot of towns hold Town Meeting. This is a meeting that usually happens once a year when all the people who live in the town and pay taxes are asked to come together to vote on how the town will operate in the next year. Town Meeting serves many of […]