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.
1 The price of gas in Homer is 25.0% higher than the national average. 2  Kodiak, AK is the most expensive city for gas at $3.74 per gallon. 3  Colorado Springs, CO is the least expensive city for gas at $1.62 per gallon.