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America’s 250th Birthday Flag Flies in Bismarck

By Bill Dubensky Mar 20, 2026 | 5:32 AM

(Photo by Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)

 

 

(North Dakota Monitor) – A symbolic piece of America’s 250th birthday visited Bismarck as a U.S. flag traveling to all 50 states was raised at Burleigh County Courthouse.

During the ceremony, in front of a bench commemorating three members of the Burleigh County Sheriff’s Office who were killed in the line of duty, Burleigh County Sheriff Kelly Leben told attendees the event symbolized communities across the nation coming together to honor the flag during a historical year.

“This flag will fly today at this monument of honor built to remember the people of our department who have made the ultimate sacrifice in their service to the citizens of Burleigh County,” Leben said. “Tonight, before the hour of darkness, this flag will be lowered without fanfare, much like the military service of so many veterans who have served this great nation in our 250 years.”

Members of all five of Bismarck-Mandan’s veterans service organizations, AMVETS Post 9, DAV Adam Klein Chapter 3, VFW Post 1326, Loyd Spetz Legion Post 1 and the Marine Corps League, participated in the event, Leben said.

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