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Flag Day, like other notable and patriotic celebrations, will be observed (once again) on June 14. Here's what we have learned about the holiday.
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Lansing State Journal on MSNWhen is Flag Day? What to know about US flag design, historyPresident Woodrow Wilson and President Calvin Coolidge each issued presidential proclamations asking for June 14 to be observed as Flag Day, according to the VA. On Aug. 3, 1949, Congress approved the national observance of Flag Day, and President Harry Truman signed it into law.
More than 75 years after Flag Day became U.S. law, the stars and stripes grab our gaze these days in constant portraits of how Americans see their country’s promise — sometimes dotted along historic graves of military veterans, draped upside down over a protester, or painted on a barn.
A flag resolution was adopted 248 years ago, on June 14, 1777, that said, "Resolved: that the flag of the United States be made of 13 stripes, alternate red and white; that the union be 13 stars, white in a blue field, representing a new constellation," according to the Smithsonian.
President Trump proclaims June 14, 2025, as Flag Day, urging Americans to display the flag and honor its historical significance.
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The Palladium-Item on MSNWhat is Flag Day? Why do we have Flag Day? What we knowHappy Flag Day! On this day 246 years ago, Congress created our national flag by commemorating Betsy Ross' creation of the Stars & Stripes.
As of this writing, Pete Hegseth's Department of Defense still has their tweet up celebrating 'Flag Day' with two Russian flags. No explanation has been given, nor has their tweet been taken down.
Flag Day was proclaimed 100 years ago by President Woodrow Wilson in a speech May 30, 1916. Almost exactly 60 years later - on April 25, 1976 - Rick Monday of the Chicago Cubs raced across Dodgers Stadium’s outfield and snatched up a U.S. flag that two people were trying to burn.
Despite the downpour, East Williston’s patriotic spirit shone through on Saturday. The village held a Flag Day ceremony in honor of local hometown heroes who have been honored with dedicated flags in the Village Green’s Field of Honor for the past month.
In recognition of the city's 400th anniversary, this year's Flag Day parade is billed as the biggest and best yet. Here's a look at how the celebration will take place on Saturday, June 14. Quincy’s Flag Day celebration begins at 6 p.