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Category Archives: Washington Monument

Message of the Day – A Flag and a Monument

Posted on 06/14/2018 by Cal SkinnerMay 10, 2018
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Since it’s Flag Day, it seems appropriate to show a United States flag. This is one of the United States Flags flying about the Washington Monument. And, certainly without General George Washington, that flag would not be flying. We neophyte … Continue reading →

Posted in Flag Day, U.S. Flag, Washington Monument | 2 Replies

Flag Day and Memories of My Dad

Posted on 06/14/2013 by Cal SkinnerMay 31, 2013
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This is my favorite flag photo. I took it about a half a dozen years ago when our family went East and spent a day in the nation’s Capital. We didn’t plan well enough to know that one needed to … Continue reading →

Posted in Cal Skinner Jr., Cal Skinner Sr, Flag, Flag Day, Harry Truman, Washington Monument, White House | 1 Reply

My Favorite American Flag Shot

Posted on 05/26/2008 by Cal SkinnerMay 26, 2008
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This was taken when we visited Washington two summers ago. Obviously, it is next to the nation’s monument to General and President George Washington, the man without whose leadership, this country would not exist. … Continue reading →

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My Favorite American Flag Shot

Posted on 05/25/2008 by Cal SkinnerMay 25, 2008
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This was taken when we visited Washington two summers ago. Obviously, it is next to the nation’s monument to General and President George Washington, the man without whose leadership, this country would not exist. … Continue reading →

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Message of the Day – A Flag and a Monument

Posted on 06/14/2007 by Cal SkinnerJune 14, 2007
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Since it’s Flag Day, it seems appropriate to show a United States flag. This is one of the United States Flags flying about the Washington Monument. And, certainly without General George Washington, that flag would not be flying. We neophyte … Continue reading →

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Message of the Day – A Flag and a Monument

Posted on 06/14/2007 by Cal SkinnerJune 14, 2007
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Since it’s Flag Day, it seems appropriate to show a United States flag. This is one of the United States Flags flying about the Washington Monument. And, certainly without General George Washington, that flag would not be flying. We neophyte … Continue reading →

Posted in Flag Day, U.S. Flag, Washington Monument | Leave a reply
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