On June 14, 1777, the Second Continental Congress passed the Flag Resolution which stated: "Resolved, 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." Flag Day is now observed on June 14 of each year.
This Day in History: June 14, 1777
Beginning as the "Grand Union" flag, through the years that followed the American flag became known as "Red, White and Blue," the "Star-Spangled Banner," the "Stars and Stripes," and "Old Glory," each carrying with it significant meaning. After declaring independence, a new star and a stripe were added to the flag as each territory became a state in the union. However, Congress enacted a law in 1818 restoring the 13 original stripes with only stars to be added as representatives of new states.
15-star, 15-stripe "Star-Spangled Banner" flag |
Stars and Stripes: The Betsy Ross Flag |
First American flag to be named “Old Glory” |
The first Flag Day was held in observance of the 100th anniversary of the official adoption of the American Flag. In the years that followed, many states continued with the celebration on an annual basis. In 1949, Congress officially designated June 14 as Flag Day, a national day of observance. Flag Day 2014 had additional special meaning since it coincided with the 200th anniversary year of the "Star-Spangled Banner" poem, flag-inspired song, which became our national anthem.
Whether red & white & blue or blue & red & white
The colors are the same, a country of courage & might!
Today, as with any day, wave the American flag proudly. KNOW Our Flag! KNOW the colors - red, white, & blue - the sacrifices made, the heart of America: America's Civil War, WWI, Pearl Harbor, D-Day, Iwo Jima, Vietnam War, Operation: Desert Storm, War in Afghanistan and 9/11 just to name a few. Cherish the memorable days, the day the first American flag was placed on the moon, Whitney Houston singing the national anthem, one of the most patriotic men who ever lived, and so many more!
The colors are the same, a country of courage & might!
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