Ask Mr. Answer Person: "Why are there American flags out in downtown Decorah Tuesday?"

(Rob asks, "Why have American flags been put up in downtown Decorah on Tuesday?"):

Mr. Answer Person says: "The City of Decorah has an official flag policy!  Here's a list of dates (and reasons) when American flags are put up downtown:

•    Presidential Inauguration (When applicable)
•    Washington's Birthday (3rd Monday in February)
•    Vietnam Veterans Day (March 29th)
•    Victory in Europe Day (May 8th)
•    Armed Forces Day (3rd Saturday in May)
•    Norwegian Constitution Day (May 17th)
•    Memorial Day (Last Monday in May)
•    Flag Day (June 14th)
•    Independence Day (July 4th)
•    Nordic Fest (Last full weekend in July)
•    Victory in Japan Day (September 2nd)
•    Labor Day (First Monday in September)
•    Veterans Day (November 11th)
•    Election Day (First Tuesday after the first Monday in November)