Mr. Speaker. Chaplain Thomas H. Clare. an American patriot who gave his life in the service of the United States during the Second World War. penned a poem entitled "Our Flag." Chaplain Clare had emigrated to the United States from South Wales. England. and from a deep sense of gratitude for the opportunities and freedom he enjoyed in America was inspired to write this poem while serving with combat troops in India. I deem it a fitting tribute to Chaplain Clare. at the suggestion of his sister. Miss Dollie Clare. to have his poem this day which we observe as Flag Day.
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