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In Honor of Flag Day, Take a Tour of These Historic U.S. Flags

  • Flag Day in the United States is observed annually on June 14 to mark the date in 1777 when the national flag was officially adopted.
  • The holiday arose in the late 1800s from efforts by educators like Bernard Cigrand, who proposed the idea publicly in 1886 in the Chicago Argus newspaper.
  • Flag Day festivities include parades, ceremonies, and educational events designed to promote respect for the flag and its evolving symbolism across 26 modifications.
  • The current 50-star flag, designed by Bob Heft, became official on July 4, 1960, following Alaska and Hawaii joining the union in 1959, and all presidents since 1949 issue Flag Day proclamations.
  • The U.S. Flag Code governs flag display and care, prohibiting writing or advertising on the flag and recommending proper disposal by burning if damaged to ensure respect.
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USA Today broke the news in United States on Saturday, June 14, 2025.
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