I just got through ordering, through my Congressman, a flag that will be flown over the Capitol on Thursday, the day that President Reagan's body will be lying in state.
I'm not sure how many Freepers are aware of this, but Congressmen can obtain flags that have been flown over the Capitol. You can request a date and a certificate of commemoration - for someone's birthday, anniversary, date of death, etc.
THere is a fee for this but it is quite reasonable, and it is, I think, a great way to commemorate life and death of the greatest president in my lifetime.
You are supposed to allow four weeks to receive the flag, but the administrative assistant I spoke with assured me they would get the order over in time to have it done.
Wow.
Excellent planning! And thanks for the info.
That is exciting! I recall many years ago, watching a group of individuals raise and lower flags over the US Capitol. They ran them up and down the poles so quickly but could not understand why, at the time.
I was just got off the phone with my congressman and I was informed by Dana Rohrabacher's office that they will not be flying any flags to distribute this week???