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Blue Star Flag

For those who don't know what a Blue Star Flag is .............

The Blue Star Flag first appeared in 1917, when an Army captain who had two sons serving on the front line designed it as a tribute to

their dedication and service. The flag quickly became the unofficial symbol of a

child in the service. Today, families who have a loved one serving in the

military display a blue star flag in the inside front window of their homes to

show the family’s…

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Added by Bob Mooney-Pa on September 24, 2010 at 1:10pm — No Comments