Department Chairman: Marsha Short - weezerino@gmail.com

Americanism:

"Americanism is an unfailing love of country, loyalty to its institutions and ideas; eagerness to defend it against all enemies; undivided allegiance to the flag; and a desire to secure the blessings of liberty and posterity.”

The Americanism Program

• Promotes Patriotism by celebrating America’s Patriotic Days.
• Teaches respect and proper care for the U.S. Flag.
• Federal Flag Code
• Brings attention to Prisoners of War and those Missing in Action by hosting POW/MIA ceremonies to both educate the public and honor these special veterans.

Flag Education

• Flag Education for Kids
• Flag Exchange Card (Fillable PDF)
• Flag Etiquette at Parades

POW/MIA Recognition

• Missing Man Table Ceremony

Promote Patriotism

• Patriotic Appreciation Citation Option 1 – General (Fillable PDF)
• Patriotic Appreciation Citation Option 2 – General (Fillable PDF)
• Respect for Flag Letter to Schools (Word doc)
• Respect for Flag Citation Option 1 – Sports (Fillable PDF)
• Respect for Flag Citation Option 2 – Sports (Fillable PDF)
• National Anthem/Pledge of Allegiance Bookmarks Option 1
• National Anthem/Pledge of Allegiance Bookmarks Option 2
• America’s Patriotic Days
• Understanding VFW Auxiliary Traditions (PDF)
• Understanding VFW Auxiliary Traditions (video)