Today, the flag of the United States flies in commemoration of Labor Day. Quoting the Department of Labor’s History of Labor Day web page, “Observed the first Monday in September, Labor Day is an annual celebration of the social and economic achievements of American workers. The holiday is rooted in the late nineteenth century, when labor activists pushed for a federal holiday to recognize the many contributions workers have made to America’s strength, prosperity, and well-being.
Also flying today is the flag of the District of Columbia. A good portion of the work of our national government takes place in the District of Columbia, which means that much of the labor that goes into the three branches of government takes place in Washington, D.C. Currently, the District and its residents are grappling with an increasingly hostile national government which has taken over policing of this city. I fly the flag of the District of Columbia in recognition of its home rule charter.
Cruesbreck Flags 