Show eagles IN note ote E day on june eagles every where commemorated the anniversary of the adoption of the great seal of the united states and the selection of the american bald eagle as the emblem of our country imprinted on our coins appearing on our presidents flag and carried in effigy above the colors on oil the fields of battle strange as it may seem in this great country of ours where we ae have always observed in some or another the notable day in our history this particular anniversary remained unmarked and forgotten tor for years it remained for the fraternal order of eagles who ad opted the eagle as its emblem soon after the order was founded to make the t f move to corn me this anniversary in 19 42 the eagles of wisconsin made it a day of fraternal observance in the badger state one year later the grand aerie made it a day of commemorate on the calendar of the order the day does not be long to us alone it belongs to the people of america it is fitting however that we should lead in activity supporting the drive to make emblem day a national day of patriotic observance for to quote the words of the eagle pro lection bill supported by the fra order of eagles and enacted into law by congress the amen can bald eagle is no longer a mere bird of biological interest but a symbol of american ideals of freedom that is truer today than ever be fore in the history of this country As we assume the responsibilities of world leadership the american eagle becomes the emblem of lib erty truth justice and equality the people of the world will come to trust it because they will real ize it signifies the true magnani magnam mity of the eagle which in the words of the late frank hering never seeks a battle with small er birds or those which on account of their weakness are unequal to itself in paying tribute to emblem day we kindle anew our love of freedom democracy and tolerance we dedicate ourselves as eagles and as americans to working for a future worthy northy of the eagle cm em blem of our order and emblem of our country steering chairman fay gillette said that he felt certain the aerie would initiate its largest june class in history to get off to a flying start towards making the full of membership gains dur ng ing the nev new fiscal year this class was initiated on june in of emblem day A special stag party was held that evening |