McHenry Democrats Flag Day Celebration

The United States of America is the birthplace of the modern idea of a democratic government — a government of the people, by the people, and for the people — and for the concept that no matter where we were born, as citizens the country and the government is for ALL of us.  Freedom, human rights, individual liberty, tolerance, separation of church and state — in the modern world all of these concepts were first implemented right here.  Something we can all be justly proud of.

Flag Day was established by President Woodrow Wilson in 1916 to honor our democratic heritage and principles as embodied in the American flag.  Please join us on June 14th to celebrate the American flag.  It’s a picnic — but not JUST a picnic.  We’ll hear from Kelli Wegener, McHenry County board member for District 5, speaking on the fascinating history of the American flag.  (Did Betsy Ross really sew the first flag, and who the heck was Betsy anyway?)

Hope you can come on out and join us in Veterans Memorial Park in McHenry on what is sure to be a glorious late Spring day.   Bring your lawn chairs and your own food and drink, or chow down on our hot dogs, sausage, and soft drinks.  We’ll have small flags and buttons to give away.  Tables can be set up surrounding the picnic shelter for progressive organizations, and candidates. Donations optional.

Please RSVP at https://www.facebook.com/events/239678145225116

For more information please contact Terry Kappel at tkappel@hotmail.com or 779-302-6212.