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.
According to the Associated Press, the nationwide price price of gas has spiked 34 cents in the last year and is expected to reach $4.25 by late April. The figure would be a 14-cent increase from the July 2008 high of $4.11 average price per gallon. But in 12 California cities, the average price of gas has already surpassed $4.25. California typically has higher gas prices due to the special blend of gas mandated by the state. This blend of gas burns more cleanly for pollution control, said Jason Toews, a co-founder of GasBuddy.com.