Flag Day June 14

 


Flag Day celebrates the adoption of the flag as the offical symbol for the United States. The American Flag was first recognized by Congress on June 14, 1977. In 1885, an offical Flag Day to commemorate this was suggested by a Wisconsin teacher, but it was not until 1916 that President Woodrow Wilson officially decreed June 14 would offically be a day to celebrate Old Glory!

Since 1777, the American Flag has been modified a number of times, with each new state, a star was added. The American Flag has been a source of pride and inspiration for countless Americans, has flown all around the w...



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