In 1877 the first Flag Day was celebrated, 100 years after the Continental Congress adopted the flag. In 1949, President Harry Truman officially made Flag Day a day of national observance.

The first celebration of the U.S. Flag's birthday was held in 1877, on the 100th anniversary of the Flag Resolution of 1777. Flag Day & Flag Etiquette | Military.com Profile ...

Haitian Flag Day commemorates the creation of Haiti’s flag, a symbol deeply rooted in the nation’s struggle for independence. On May 18, 1803, amid the Haitian Revolution, leaders like Jean ...

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Flag Day commemorates the adoption of the U.S. flag on June 14, 1777. While observed nationally, Flag Day is not a federal ...

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The city of Lufkin and VFW Post No. 1836 invite the community to the 45th annual Flag Day Celebration June 14 at the VFW hall at 1800 Ford Chapel Road. The event will feature a flag ceremony, live ...

The Batavia Flag Day celebration on June 14 includes two new events. At 1 p.m., author Tom Emery will present research on the Flag Day founder, Batavia dentist Dr. Bernard Cigrand, at the Schielke ...