On This Day in West Virginia History, January 9th

January 9, 2023

Mountaineer News

Vintage West Virginia

On January 9, 1942, the State Board of Education adopted a resolution mandating the salute to the flag as a regular part of school activities for teachers and students. The following year, the law requiring such a salute was found unconstitutional by the United States Supreme Court.

Learn more: Barnette v. Board of Education (1942) West Virginia State Board of Education Resolution on Salute to the Flag "Flag Salute Rule Voided" Document-Based Questions