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NOV 6 1918
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1914
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Every civilized nation symbolizes its governmental ideals. The story of the
origin and growth of the Stars and Stripes is the story of American patriotism.
Patriotism constitutes the very soul of a republic. The forty-eight stars represent
our Union and the stripes symbolize the enduring attributes of this Union.
It should be remembered that Old Glory becomes more and more precious in
proportion to the spirit of loyalty cherished by our citizens. We know the awful
cost of this flag, we know its protecting influence, we know its message to all the
peoples of the earth. Let it be carried in time of war and in time of peace
consecrated to the ultimate reign of human justice.
Let the people of Michigan on Sunday, June 14th, display this sacred
emblem and conduct such exercises as will encourage our youth to love and
reverence the flag and what it symbolizes.
Therefore, I, Woodbridge N. Ferris, Governor of Michigan, do issue this
proclamation and enthusiastically urge the observance of Sunday, the fourteenth
of June, 1914, as Flag Day.
Given under my hand and the Great Seal
of the State this twenty-seventh day of
May, in the year of our Lord one thou-
sand nine hundred and fourteen and of
the Commonwealth the seventy-eighth.
By the Governor: Governor.
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Secretary of State.

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