Celebrate the Stars and Stripes — Today, June 14, is Flag Day
Flag Day graphic courtesy Diosesan.com.
Today, June 14th, is officially Flag Day. The United States’ stars and stripes flag is honored and celebrated this day every year. The week containing June 14 is also designated as National Flag Week. Wikipedia explains: “Flag Day…commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States on June 14, 1777 by resolution of the Second Continental Congress. The Flag Resolution stated ‘That the flag of the thirteen United States be thirteen stripes, alternate red and white; that the union be thirteen stars, white in a blue field, representing a new constellation’.”
Super Sabre Society notes: “While we have added stars to that original flag as our country has expanded, the ideals it represents never fade — courage, liberty and loyalty“.
America Celebrates Flag Day on June 14 Thanks to Woodrow Wilson
In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson issued a presidential proclamation designating June 14 as Flag Day. On August 3, 1949, National Flag Day was officially established by an Act of Congress. Flag Day is not an official Federal employment holiday with Federal employees off work. However, it is at the president’s discretion to officially proclaim the observance.
Interesting Historical Fact — Today is Also the Birthday of the U.S. Army
June 14 is also a day to celebrate our Army. The United States Army celebrates the U.S. Army birthday on this date, as Congress officially adopted the American Continental Army on June 14, 1775.
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And the rockets’ red glare,
The bombs bursting in air,
Gave proof through the night
That our flag was still there.
Refers to the British bombardment of Fort McHenry during the War of 1812.
‘the rockets red glare, Congreve Rockets, developed on Wimbledon Common, early 1800s.
‘bombs bursting in air’. explosive shells fired from Royal Navy bomb ketches, in a high angle, mortar style.
GAVE PROOF THROUGH THE NIGHT,
THAT OUR FLAG WAS STILL THERE.
RESPECT. US NATIONAL FLAG DAY !