Stories tagged with "pledge of allegiance"

Disgraceful dissent to office of presidency by indystar

As a full-time substitute and guest teacher, I often have to push kids to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance. The dissent by a chosen few on the presidential address to children is... – Sep 14, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Let's celebrate the America that allows us to disagree by indystar

When I skated past Michael Jackson’s sudden death while millions of other Americans were caught up in a wave of grief and remembrance, I realized that America’s... – Jul 04, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Faith & Values

Kentucky church welcomes gun owners by indystar

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The “Open Carry Celebration” at New Bethel Church in Valley Station on Saturday brought out more than 100 people for what was promoted as an... – Jun 27, 2009 at 8:33 PM in News

Today in history by indystar

June 14, 2009 On this date: In 1775,/b the Continental Army, forerunner of the U.S. Army, was created. b In 1777,/b the Continental Congress in Philadelphia adopted the Stars and... – Jun 14, 2009 at 1:00 AM in

Airport ceremony: ribbon-cutting, Guard flyover, dozens of speakers by Rockpile47

A 1,000-foot long ribbon-cutting, a flyover and dozens of guest speakers and performers will all be part the dedication ceremony for the new Indianapolis International Airport... – Nov 05, 2008 at 7:31 PM in Communities

Seating snafu is a rare glitch by indystar

The crowd at Friday's Sarah Palin rally might have been asked to wear crimson by John McCain's campaign, but up to 200 party volunteers were seeing red when they were refused... – Oct 17, 2008 at 10:31 PM in News