13, 1973, during the 30-day mourning for former President Lyndon B. Johnson. Nixon’s order was to honor the first American prisoners of war released from Vietnam. Flags were returned to half ...
SHERIDAN — Boy Scout Jake Aitchison solemnly places a worn flag into the fire, ensuring its proper retirement. Quietly, he honors the tradition of disposing of the nation’s symbol with dignity.
The Australian, Aboriginal, and Torres Strait Islander flags were not on display which delayed the press conference. The conference resumed after a few minutes of positioning the flags.