On June 14, 1777, the Continental Congress adopted the Stars and Stripes as the flag of the new United States of America. Sporadic celebrations occurred throughout the years, and on May 30, 1916 Flag Day was officially established by Proclamation by President Woodrow Wilson. On August 3, 1949, President Harry Truman signed an Act of Congress designating June 14 of each year as Flag Day. (Source: www.usaflag.org)
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I love this-think I'll post the youtube video on my facebook today. Thanks for sharing!
thx 4 reminding me...heading out to put my flag up!
Well, I completely didn't realize that today was Flag Day b4 I read this. Thanks! I'll go tell my kids. :)
I love our flag! Thanks for the reminder.
Amen! We talked about this being Flag Day, but none of us got up to post!
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