American Legacies Organization, Inc.

When two new States were admitted to the Union (Kentucky & Vermont), a resolution was adopted in January of 1794, expanding the flag to 15 stars and 15 stripes. This flag was the official flag of our country from 1795 to 1818, and was prominent in many historic events.

When displaying the flag, it is important to remember certain guidelines of proper flag etiquette.

They are:

******* When on display or carried in a procession with other flags, the flag should be positioned to its own right. Also, it should be placed to the right of a speaker or staging area, while other flags are placed to the left.

This is a poem being sent from a marine. For those who read it, please pass it on to all those you know. It makes you truly be thankful for all of our troops.

THE MARINE

We all came together,
Both young and old.
To fight for our freedom,
To stand and be bold.

In the midst of all evil,
We stand our ground,
And we protect our country
From all terror around.

Peace and not war,
Is what some people say.
But I'll give my life,
So you can live the American way.

Connie Sychowski

Editor Genealogy Corner

U.S. Legacies

In keeping with this month’s celebration of our country’s independence and the tradition of a fireworks display, I thought it would be interesting to review our first celebration of Independence Day.

Author Unknown

Understand that as you read this, I’ll most likely have gone to God. I can only tell everything from my point of view. It may be my point of view, but every Fortman adheres to a policy of not lying well, most of them.

Because of World War I and II, we know relatively little about our family prior to my Grandfather. Allied Forces bombing destroyed many records in Germany, most of which were on paper. The fires burned many people’s past.

Recipes in Grandma’s Kitchen are used exactly as received. Old recipes often use abbreviations that are no longer seen. Words used often appear misspelled, but not changed to maintain the purity of the time period.

Abbreviations used in these recipes with readable text to the right.

c. Cup

lge. Large

tsp. teaspoon

tbsp. Tablespoon

Lb. or lb. Pound

qt. quart

Photo of Melanie, her aunt Micheline and uncle Curtis

Micheline Williams

Born November 1925

Curtis Williams

Born August 1939

By: Melanie Williams

Author Unknown

The Star-Spangled Banner was composed under the following circumstances.

It was on the evening of September 13, 1814, during the War of 1812, that a British fleet was anchored in Chesapeake Bay. Dr. Beanes, an old resident of Upper Marlborough, Maryland, had been captured by the British and sent as a prisoner to Admiral Cochrane’s flagship.

From David

By Dr. Zoe Simmons

Besides Christmas, I would have to say that the Fourth of July is one of my favorite holidays, not to mention it is my birthday.

I remember growing up and my father taking me to see fireworks, always telling me that they were just for me. That the world was celebrating my birthday.