On June 14, 1777, the Second Continental Congress passed a resolution stating that “the flag of the United States be 13 stripes, alternate red and white,” and that “the union be 13 stars ...

On June 14, 1777, the United States first adopted the design for the flag, but there are many claims to the first observance of Flag Day.. One of the most recognized was June 14, 1889, when a ...

Jun. 14—NORWALK — In the United States, Flag Day is celebrated today. Flag Day commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States on June 14, 1777, by resolution of the Second ...

Flag Day commemorates the origins of the United States' flag in 1777 — but that's not when the holiday began. On June 14, 1777, the Continental Congress approved the design of a national flag.

Look out for the red, white and blue this week as the United States celebrates Flag Day. Here's what you should know about the special occasion, which pays tribute to the Stars and Stripes on June 14.

Every year on June 14, the United States celebrates the flag and its historical significance. Though Flag Day is not a federal holiday, people may choose to commemorate the day by flying flags ...

KidsPost Flag Day isn’t once a year for vexillologists. They study the history and meaning of flags year-round. Peter Ansoff has more than 100 from the United States and other countries.

Flag Day is June 14 and this year it comes at a politically charged moment on the heels of thousands of demonstrators taking to the streets to protest the United States racial inequalities.

This Memorial Day, assuming you wake up early enough, you may notice the United States flag at half-staff. When you get up matters, because only on Memorial Day, Old Glory flies at half-staff ...

Flag Day commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States, which took place on June 14, 1777. In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson made a proclamation establishing June 14 as Flag Day.

Flag Day commemorates the origins of the United States' flag in 1777 — but that's not when the holiday began. On June 14, 1777, the Continental Congress approved the design of a national flag.