Gov. Scott Walker served as keynote speaker at the dedication -- and former American Idol finalist and Wisconsin native Danny Gokey performed the national anthem. It's pretty special to have the largest flagpole in the world that flies the American flag, Gov. Walker said. To celebrate it and take a moment to honor, value, and respect the people who gave their lives -- because this just didn't happen overnight, Danny Gokey said.
What is the highest gas prices have ever been in the US? The highest absolute average gas price came in July 2008, at $4.12 per gallon, according to the US Dept of Energy gas survey. This also coincides with the highest price in r â¦ eal terms (i.e. inflation adjusted), it being equal to $4.28 per gallon in 2011 dollars.
10 states with the highest gas prices. Gasoline prices have risen steadily in the past six weeks through March 18. There was an uptick in gas prices in 37 of the past 38 days, and gas is now more expensive than at any point in the past six months.t the start of 2013, Pennsylvania had four operating refineries capable of producing nearly 600,000 barrels per day. Despite this, the state has some of the highest gas prices in the nation, with gasoline running $3.64 a gallon in Pennsylvania, versus $3.52 a gallon nationwide.