Day of the flag

COEUR d’ALENE — Often overlooked, Flag Day, which is today, is held in high regard by Roy Higgs.

The Coeur d’Alene veteran proudly displays the American flag with 15 stars and stripes in his front yard.

“It was flown over Fort McHenry (National Monument), which is where I took my oath of office in January 1950,” the 82 year-old said softly. “The 15 stars came after Vermont and Kentucky were added to the original 13 colonies. It’s important to me. I really enjoy the history of the flag.”

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