US EditionIn 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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Flag Day: An inside look at how American flags are created
(NewsNation) — Americans will celebrate Flag Day on Saturday, marking the anniversary of Congress adopting the design of the U.S. flag. At Allegiance Flag Supply in North Charleston, South Carolina, more than 6,000 flags are sewn weekly. The company lives by the motto, "American sewn, American flown." Linda Jones, known as Miss Linda, said she has always held a deep love for the U.S. flag, one tied to personal sacrifice. “I’ve had relatives who …
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