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  1. Jun 13, 2024 · Flag Day celebrates the symbolism and history of the American flag on June 14. The U.S. has celebrated the adoption of the Stars and Stripes in a variety of ways when President Woodrow...

    • Janet Loehrke
  2. Jun 13, 2024 · Any part of the flag should never be used as an athletic uniform or costume, but a flag patch may be sewn to the uniforms of firemen, members of patriotic organizations, military personnel...

    • What Do The Colors of The Flag Mean
    • How to Properly Display American Flag
    • How to Fold The Flag

    The colors red, white and blue did not have meanings for the Stars and Stripes when it was adopted in 1777. However, when the Congress of the Confederation chose red, white and blue for the Great Seal of the United States in 1782, the meanings were listed as:

    Flag etiquette has long been established to ensure the flag is treated with dignity. In 1942 Congress created the U.S. Flag Codewhich provides guidelines for the display and care of the flag. Flags should always hang freely but never with the stars down, except as a distress signal. • No other flag may be flown above or to the right of the U.S. fla...

    There is a traditional triangular method used to fold the American flag. According to the American Legion, the origins of the triangular fold are unknown, but some sources attribute it to the Gold Star Mothers of America or a chaplain stationed at the U.S. Air Force Academy. Here’s how its done: SOURCE The American Legion; National Flag Foundation;...

    • Janet Loehrke
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  3. Jun 14, 2024 · Flag Day celebrates the history of the U.S. flag annually on June 14. It’s observed then because on June 14, 1777, the Second Continental Congress adopted the Stars and Stripes for the...

  4. Jun 14, 2018 · On June 14, 1777, the Second Continental Congress took a break from writing the Articles of Confederation and passed a resolution stating that “the flag of the United States be 13 stripes,...

    • Jennie Cohen
  5. Jun 14, 2016 · “It went from something that was a patriotic symbol and a marker of federal territory, buildings and ships and military use, to being something that was really widely used as a beloved banner for...

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  7. Jun 13, 2024 · According to the United States’ Department of Veterans Affairs, the observance celebrates the anniversary of June 14, 1777, when the Continental Congress approved the design of a flag for the...

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