Tuesday, June 13, 2006

14 June: U.S. National Flag Day

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Old Glory -- "Long May She Fly"

Via Wikipedia.

In the United States, Flag Day (more formally, National Flag Day), is celebrated on June 14. It commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States, which happened that day by resolution of the Second Continental Congress in 1777.

In 1916, Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation that officially established June 14 as Flag Day; in August 1949, National Flag Day was established by an Act of Congress.

More here.

posted by Fergie @ 6/13/2006 10:01:00 PM

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