PATRIOTISM
Addresses
Military Appreciation Day: Robert L. Caslen, Jr., E1709 [22SE]
Announcements
Moment of silence in memory of victims of terrrorist attacks, H6724 [15SE]
Moment of silence to honor U.S. troops killed in military action in Iraq and Afghanistan, H230 [20JA], H492 [3FE], H1114 [4MR], H2552 [14AP], H3167 [5MY], H4287 [9JN], H6604 [10AU], H6791 [16SE], H7816 [1DE]
Bills and resolutions
African Americans: recognize challenges Black veterans faced when returning home after serving in the Armed Forces, their military sacrifices, and their patriotism (see H. Con. Res. 238), H754 [23FE]
American Eagle Day: designate (see S. Res. 542), S4529 [27MY] (see H. Res. 1409), H4022 (see H. Res. 1409), H4084 [27MY]
Armed Forces: authorize members not in uniform and veterans to render a military salute during the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance (see H.R. 6104), H6627 [10AU]
———commend 3d Battalion 1st Marines who fought in Haditha, Iraq (see H. Res. 1581), H6405 (see H. Res. 1581), H6457 [29JY]
———express that all Americans should participate in a moment of silence to reflect upon the service and sacrifice of members of the Armed Forces both at home and abroad (see H. Res. 1119), H933 [25FE]
———recognize and honor courage and sacrifice of members and veterans (see H. Res. 1385), H3702 [20MY]
———tribute to members and their families from Los Angeles County, CA, for service in Iraq and Afghanistan (see H. Res. 1535), H5818 [20JY]
———tribute to members for service in Iraq (see H. Con. Res. 310), H6405 (see H. Con. Res. 310), H6457 [29JY]
———tribute to members for service in Iraq and Afghanistan (see H. Res. 1516), H5617 [14JY]
Declaration of Conscience Day: designate (see S. Res. 536), S4082 [20MY]
First Lieutenant Robert Wilson Collins Post Office Building, Tyrone, GA: designate (see S. 3592), S5963 [15JY]
Flag Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1429), H4330 [9JN]
Flag-U.S.: anniversary of the 50-star U.S. flag (see H. Res. 1459), H4677 [22JN]
Gold Star Mothers Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1617), H6682 [14SE]
Members of Congress: permit to administer the oath of allegiance to applicants for naturalization (see H.R. 4862), H1518 [16MR]
Patriot Guard Riders (organization): tribute to dedication in support of those who have sacrificed their lives for our country (see H. Res. 1501), H5503 [1JY]
Religion: reaffirm ``In God We Trust'' as the official motto of the U.S. and support and encourage its public display in all public buildings, public schools, and other government institutions (see H. Con. Res. 274), H3201 [5MY]
Sons and Daughters in Touch (organization): anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 278), H3483 [13MY]
Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks (see H. Res. 1610), H6681 [14SE]
———strike medals in commemoration of anniversary of terrorist attacks and establishment of the National September 11 Memorial & Museum at the World Trade Center (see S. 3034), S742 [24FE] (see H.R. 4684), H833 [24FE]
VFW: tribute to Voice of Democracy scholarship program winners (see H. Res. 1170), H1358 [11MR]
Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day: establish (see S. Res. 451), S1458 [11MR]
Essays
Congressional Youth Advisory Council Preserving History Project: Abby Callison, E634 [22AP]
———Adrianne Mikes, E680 [27AP]
———Alexis Webber, E693 [28AP]
———Anita Chandrahas, E639 [22AP]
———Blake Balda, E641 [22AP]
———Caitlin Zanin, E689 [28AP]
———Caitlyn Woolum, E690 [28AP]
———Cindy Wang, E695 [28AP]
———Drew Sneed, E655 [26AP]
———Eann Tuan, E651 [26AP]
———Elliott Polanchyck, E686 [27AP]
———Eric Parker, E682 [27AP]
———Eric Womboldt, E692 [28AP]
———Gabriel Devoto, E638 [22AP]
———Ginu Scaria, E661 [26AP]
———Jaywin S. Malhi, E678 [27AP]
———J'Lynn Vacek, E647 [26AP]
———Jonathan Unger, E649 [26AP]
———Josh Eldridge, E619 [22AP]
———Julia Wang, E698 [28AP]
———Kai Fujisaka, E637 [22AP]
———Kathryn Boswell, E627 [22AP]
———Katya Sousa, E654 [26AP]
———Kenny Lee, E672 [27AP]
———Laura Schuller, E656 [26AP]
———Michael Roberto, E645 [26AP]
———Michelle Kim, E622 [22AP]
———Mitchell Powell, E650 [26AP]
———Nathan Lee, E674 [27AP]
———Rebecca James, E629 [22AP]
———Richard Hung, E625 [22AP]
———Ross Van de Kop, E696 [28AP]
———Samantha Todd, E652 [26AP]
———Tara O'Reilly, E681 [27AP]
———Troy Pickens, E683 [27AP]
———Valencia King, E670 [27AP]
———Yu-Chun Lin, E677 [27AP]
Letters
National September 11 Memorial & Museum Commemorative Medal Act: Representative Frank, Committee on Financial Services (House), H5777 [20JY]
———Representative Levin, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H5776 [20JY]
Recognize and honor courage and sacrifice of members of the military and veterans: Representative Filner, Committee on Veteran's Affairs (House), H3779 [25MY]
———Representative Skelton, Committee on Armed Services (House), H3779 [25MY]
Obituaries
Collins, Robert W.: Newnan (GA) Times-Herald, H8601 [17DE]
Poems
``Brother . . . Brother. . .,'' Wautash Grillett, E1995 [29NO], E2163 [16DE]
``Gotham Glory,'' Albert C. Caswell, E1571 [10AU]
``Ode to a Marine, Dedicated to All Marines, Past and Present,'' Jeannie Salinski, H4896 [28JN]
``Old Glory,'' Joseph Gould, E387 [16MR]
``This Land Is My Land,'' Albert C. Caswell, E2122 [14DE]
``We the People,'' Caleb Mathena, H531 [3FE]
Remarks in House
African Americans: recognize challenges Black veterans faced when returning home after serving in the Armed Forces, their military sacrifices, and their patriotism (H. Con. Res. 238), H791-H794 [24FE], E278, E282 [2MR]
American Eagle Day: designate (H. Res. 1409), H4392, H4393 [14JN]
Armed Forces: express that all Americans should participate in a moment of silence to reflect upon the service and sacrifice of members of the Armed Forces both at home and abroad (H. Res. 1119), H1788-H1793 [20MR]
———recognize and honor courage and sacrifice of members and veterans (H. Res. 1385), H3778-H3781 [25MY], E1015 [28MY], E1021 [8JN]
———tribute to members and their families from Los Angeles County, CA, for service in Iraq and Afghanistan (H. Res. 1535), E1378 [20JY]
———tribute to members for service in Iraq and Afghanistan, H8932 [21DE]
———tribute to members for service in Iraq and Afghanistan (H. Res. 1516), H5754-H5756 [20JY], E1402 [22JY]
Army: tribute to Delta Co., 1st Battalion, 501st Infantry, 101st Airborne Division veterans, E1044 [8JN]
Fairfield, WA: anniversary of Flag Day parade, E1021 [8JN]
First Lieutenant Robert Wilson Collins Post Office Building, Tyrone, GA: designate (S. 3592), H8600, H8601 [17DE]
Flag Day: observance, H4437 [15JN]
———support goals and ideals (H. Res. 1429), H4552, H4553 [16JN]
Flag—U.S.: anniversary of the 50-star flag, H5491 [1JY]
———constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration, H4437 [15JN]
———encourage display at main humanitarian relief installation in Haiti, H1628 [18MR]
———require purchase of domestically made U.S. flags for use by the Federal Government (H.R. 2853), H7027-H7029 [28SE], H7377 [29SE], E1736 [23SE]
Gold Star Mothers Day: observance, E1747 [24SE], E1891 [15NO], E1945 [17NO]
———support goals and ideals (H. Res. 1617), H7036, H7037 [28SE], H7378 [29SE], E1798 [29SE]
Government: characterization of truck owners as typical Americans and their views on role and size of Government, H357 [26JA]
Immigration: require domestic manufacturers of U.S. flags to participate in E-verify program for employment eligibility verification, H7027 [28SE]
Independence Day: observance, H5491 [1JY]
Members of Congress: permit to administer the oath of allegiance to applicants for naturalization (H.R. 4862), H6729-H6731 [15SE], E1676 [16SE]
Patriot Guard Riders (organization): tribute to dedication in support of those who have sacrificed their lives for our country (H. Res. 1501), E1276 [1JY]
———tribute to Missouri chapter, E1107 [15JN]
———tribute to Ohio chapter, E976 [28MY]
Rice family: tribute to service in Armed Forces, E1677 [16SE]
Sons and Daughters in Touch (organization): anniversary (H. Con. Res. 278), H3719, H3720 [24MY]
Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks, E1571 [10AU]
———anniversary of terrorist attacks (H. Res. 1610), H6631-H6635 [14SE], E1618, E1621, E1635, E1640, E1643, E1646, E1649 [15SE], E1659, E1661 [16SE], E1738 [23SE]
———strike medals in commemoration of anniversary of terrorist attacks and establishment of the National September 11 Memorial & Museum at the World Trade Center (H.R. 4684), H5775-H5777 [20JY]
VFW: tribute to Voice of Democracy scholarship program winners (H. Res. 1170), H1402, H1403 [15MR]
Vietnamese Conflict: tribute to veterans, H2583 [15AP]
Wayzata, MN: tribute to National Society of the Children of the American Revolution Lake Minnetonka chapter, H5281 [30JN]
Wilkes-Barre, PA: tribute to Welsh Bethel Baptist Church Gold Star members, E949 [26MY]
World War II: anniversary of V-E Day, H3101 [4MY], E761 [5MY]
Remarks in Senate
American Eagle Day: designate (S. Res. 542), S4560 [27MY]
Armed Forces: tribute, S11026 [22DE]
Declaration of Conscience Day: designate (S. Res. 536), S4104-S4106 [20MY]
First Lieutenant Robert Wilson Collins Post Office Building, Tyrone, GA: designate (S. 3592), S5946 [15JY], S10365 [16DE]
Flag Day: observance, S4870, S4882 [14JN]
History: mint coins in commemoration of the bicentennial of the writing of the ``Star-Spangled Banner'' and the War of 1812 (H.R. 2097), S6594 [2AU]
Members of Congress: permit to administer the oath of allegiance to applicants for naturalization (H.R. 4862), S7500 [27SE]
Rhode Island: observance of Gaspee Day, S4720 [9JN]
Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks, S7025 [13SE]
———strike medals in commemoration of anniversary of terrorist attacks and establishment of the National September 11 Memorial & Museum at the World Trade Center (H.R. 4684), S6225 [22JY]
Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day: establish (S. Res. 451), S1780 [19MR]
Wyoming: tribute to Army National Guard 300th Armored Field Artillery Battalion Cowboy Cannoneers for their service and sacrifice, S7502 [27SE]
Reports filed
All-American Flag Act: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 2853) (H. Rept. 111-586), H6680 [14SE]
Star-Spangled Banner and War of 1812 Bicentennial Commission Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 518), S6882 [5AU]
Statements
Declaration of Conscience: Margaret Chase Smith, S4104-S4106 [20MY]
Texts of
H. Con. Res. 238, recognize challenges Black veterans faced when returning home after serving in the Armed Forces, their military sacrifices, and their patriotism, H791 [24FE]
H. Con. Res. 278, Sons and Daughters in Touch (organization) anniversary, H3719 [24MY]
H. Res. 1119, express that all Americans should participate in a moment of silence to reflect upon the service and sacrifice of members of the Armed Forces both at home and abroad, H1788 [20MR]
H. Res. 1170, tribute to VFW Voice of Democracy scholarship program winners, H1402 [15MR]
H. Res. 1385, recognize and honor courage and sacrifice of Armed Forces members and veterans, H3778 [25MY]
H. Res. 1409, American Eagle Day, H4392 [14JN]
H. Res. 1429, support goals and ideals of Flag Day, H4552 [16JN]
H. Res. 1516, World War II conclusion anniversary and tribute to Armed Forces members for service in Iraq and Afghanistan, H5754 [20JY]
H. Res. 1610, terrorist attacks anniversary, H6631 [14SE]
H. Res. 1617, support goals and ideals of Gold Star Mothers Day, H7036 [28SE]
H.R. 2853, All-American Flag Act, H7027 [28SE]
H.R. 4684, National September 11 Memorial & Museum Commemorative Medal Act, H5775 [20JY]
H.R. 4862, permit Members of Congress to administer the oath of allegiance to applicants for naturalization, H6729 [15SE]
S. 3592, First Lieutenant Robert Wilson Collins Post Office Building, Tyrone, GA, S10365 [16DE], H8600 [17DE], H8893 [21DE]
S. Res. 451, Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day, S1462 [11MR], S1780 [19MR]
S. Res. 536, Declaration of Conscience Day, S4092, S4106 [20MY]
S. Res. 542, American Eagle Day, S4554, S4560 [27MY]