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OLD GLORY TO FLY OVER MINUTE MAN NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK
“Journey of Remembrance” part of Patriot’s Day celebration in Boston
WASHINGTON, April 18, 2008—On Monday, April 21 at 11 a.m. Old Glory will be raised over the Old North Bridge, along Boston’s Patriot’s Day parade route. The public is invited to this historic tribute to our military men and women, as Old Glory continues its Journey of Remembrance from the USS Arizona Memorial in Hawaii to Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.
Old Glory’s stop in Boston coincides with Patriot’s Day, the Massachusetts holiday commemorating the famous ride of Paul Revere. Boston’s annual Patriot’s Day parade will pause briefly to raise Old Glory in honor of all who have laid their lives on the line in defense of freedom. AMVETS, along with local World War II veterans will be on hand for the event.
Minute Man National Historical Park marks the site of the first battle in the American Revolution, the battles of Lexington and Concord. Between these two towns, Colonial rebels intercepted British regulars who sought to destroy munitions and supplies of the Massachusetts militia. The battle took place in April, 1775, more than one year before the colonies officially declared their independence from Great Britain.
AMVETS is working with the White House Commission on Remembrance to promote Old Glory’s Journey of Remembrance. The journey is a six-month tour of the United States counting down to the National Moment of Remembrance on Memorial Day, when Old Glory will fly over the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington.
“Each stop on this countdown is a way for Americans to remember exactly what our men and women in uniform have fought for throughout our history,” said AMVETS National Commander John P. “JP” Brown III. “AMVETS is proud to be working with the (White House) commission to make this possible, especially with our close ties to the USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor.”
Old Glory’s journey began on Pearl Harbor Day, Dec. 7 when the flag flew over the USS Arizona Memorial in Hawaii. Other historic sites on the journey include Fort McHenry in Maryland, Palo Alto Battlefield in Texas, Chalmette in Louisiana, Independence Hall in Pennsylvania, Appomattox Courthouse in Virginia, and Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia.
About AMVETS:
A leader since 1944 in preserving the freedoms secured by America’s armed forces, AMVETS provides support for veterans and the active military in procuring their earned entitlements, as well as community service and legislative reform that enhances the quality of life for this nation’s citizens and veterans alike. AMVETS is one of the largest congressionally-chartered veterans’ service organizations in the United States, and includes members from each branch of the military, including the National Guard and Reserves. To learn more visit www.amvets.org.
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