Media Advisory

WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Marcia L. Fudge (OH-11) will deliver remarks and participate in a Flag Day and Naturalization Ceremony on Friday, June 13th at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in Cleveland.  U.S. District Court Chief Judge Solomon Oliver Jr. will preside over the swearing in of 29 new citizens who emigrated from 24 different nations.  The program, sponsored by the Joint Veterans Council of Cuyahoga County will also celebrate the U.S. Army’s 239^th Birthday and include recognition of Soldiers of the Year.  The event is free and open to the public. 
 

WHO:  Congresswoman Fudge; Joint Veterans Council of Cuyahoga County; Chief Judge Solomon Oliver Jr., U.S. District Court of Northern District and invited guests

WHAT:  Flag Day 2014 program

WHEN: Friday, June 13, 2014 at 12 noon

WHERE: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, 1100 Rock and Roll Boulevard, at noon. (Parking is available for $3 at the lot west of FirstEnergy Stadium.)

About Flag Day:   President Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation in 1916, officially establishing June 14^th as Flag Day. In August 1949, National Flag Day was established by an Act of Congress.

About the U.S. Army:  The Army was founded by the Second Continental Congress in 1775 to protect the freedom of the original 13 American colonies. It is the oldest and largest United States military branch.