CELEBRATING AMERICA'S SEMIQUINCENTENNIAL

On 2026-06-30, Representative Dale W. Strong (R-AL-5) delivered a floor speech titled "CELEBRATING AMERICA'S SEMIQUINCENTENNIAL" in the House.

CELEBRATING AMERICA'S SEMIQUINCENTENNIAL

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 109 (Tuesday, June 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 109 (Tuesday, June 30, 2026)] [House] [Page H4347] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] CELEBRATING AMERICA'S SEMIQUINCENTENNIAL (Mr. STRONG asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.) Mr. STRONG. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the United States of America's 250th anniversary. There is nothing that exemplifies freedom more than the stars and stripes of the American flag. Have you noticed that businesses, restaurants, and even homes in your neighborhood may have a flagpole with no United States flag flying on it? This Fourth of July, let's change that. If there is a restaurant, business, or home in your area with a bare flagpole, encourage them to return Old Glory to its rightful place. If you don't have a United States flag proudly displayed, this Fourth of July is the perfect time for a family project to install one. Let's fly the American flag as we celebrate 250 years of freedom this Fourth of July. May God bless the United States of America. ____________________