Submitted by: Charles Hartley

Category: Film / Documentary

A field of grand old flags - To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the American Legion, Hinsdale Post 250 marked the occasion by placing 100 flags on the front lawn of the Memorial Building. The 100 flags in the center of the display were flagged on three sides by an additional 61 flags to create a border. The display was in place for more than a month and included a sign commemorating the Legion's 100th.

About the author:

Charles Harley is the chaplain of Hinsdale American Legion Post 250. He served during World War II in the South Pacific, Okinawa and Japan with the Army, Combat Engineers 598, Tech 5.