Honoring Old Glory

Elks joined by history group to celebrate Flag Day.

June 12, 2025 - 2:08 PM

Gathered for a Flag Day presentation are, from left, in front, Justice Pugh, Bryan Brown, Becky Anderson, Mo Moyer, Shawna Ivy, Milton Ivy, Linda Sigg, Susan Booth, Exalted Ruler John Booth, Fort Scott SAR president Jim Gilpin, Gary McIntosh, Paul Ross, Wade Park, and Ken Shetlar. Back row, Dewey Stotler, Mike Buck, Todd Francis, Crystal Fosdick, Billy Gutierrez, and Logan Booth. Photo by Susan Lynn / Iola Register

Representatives from the Fort Scott Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution recognized Iola Elks Lodge No. 569 Wednesday evening with a flag certificate presentation.

The Elks were the first national organization to observe Flag Day, celebrated annually on June 14.

President Harry Truman, himself an Elks member, made Flag Day a day of national observance in 1949.

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