Report: Disneyland Flag raised back to full staff
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President George W. Bush ordered American Flags to be
raised to full staff on September 23rd around the country for the first time since the
tragedy of September 11th. A ceremony was held at noon at Disneyland to do just that.
Presiding over the ceremony were Disneyland Resort President Cynthia Harriss and the CEO
of the Walt Disney Company Michael Eisner. Below is a transcript of the ceremony as well
as pictures and video from the event.
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Disneyland President Cynthia Harriss
Disney CEO Michael Eisner
Raising the Flag
God Bless America - Page 1
God Bless America - Page 2
God Bless America - Page 3
After the Ceremony
Discuss It
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On Sunday, September 23rd, Disneyland guests along with numerous cast members and
media were invited to Town Square at noon for a formal ceremony as the flag of the United
States of America was raised to full staff. As the crowd gathered for the event cast
members handed out small American flags. Approximately 15 minutes before the event the
Disneyland Band marched down Main Street to the area where the flag pole and introductory
speech of Walt Disney stand. The crowd waved the flags were in time with music. Many in
the crowd sang along with "This is My Country" and "You're a Grand Old
Flag."
The American Flag at half staff
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Guest Relations Cast Members in front of City Hall for the ceremony
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Flags being handed out to the guests
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