History of U.S. Flag Presentation to Assisted Living Residents

​On September 21, Paul Walden, George Washington Chapter Flag Chairman, gave a presentation on the history of the United States Flag to residents of the Sunrise at Mount Vernon Assisted Living Facility in Alexandria.  Paul, using his collection of 8 full size (3’x5’) historic flags, began with the discussion of the Union Jack that flew over the colonies in the pre-Revolution period and the variations of the Flag during the Revolution, and the evolution of the Flag to the present day.  He also discussed the various Flag Acts and the history of Flag Day.  In the photo he holds, (ably assisted by his mother Mimi Walden, resident of Sunrise) what is known as the “Star Spangled Banner” flag, which was the 15 star and stripe flag that flew over Ft. McHenry in Baltimore during the British bombardment in the War of 1812, and was the inspiration for our National Anthem.  Submitted by Paul Walden.