Flag Day in the United States is an annual celebration that is held on June 14 across the country. This day commemorates the adoption of the American flag on June 14, 1777, by a resolution of the Second Continental Congress. This year too, we celebrate Flag Day 2024 in the United States on June 14. The Flag Resolution stated that 'the flag of the thirteen United States be thirteen stripes, alternate red and white; that the union be thirteen stars, white in a blue field, representing a new constellation’. The United States Army also celebrates its birthday on this date, as Congress adopted the American continental army after reaching a consensus position in the Committee of the Whole on June 14, 1775. Flag Day: Do You Know What Does the 50 Stars in the American Flag Represent? Know Interesting Facts About the National Flag of the United States.

US Flag Day 2024 Date

Flag Day 2024 in the United States will be celebrated on Friday, June 14.

US Flag Day History

In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation that officially established June 14 as Flag Day. On August 3, 1949, National Flag Day was established by the Act of Congress. According to historical records, Pennsylvania became the first state to celebrate Flag Day as a state holiday on June 14, 1937, beginning in the town of Rennerdale.

US Flag Day Significance

Flag Day in the US holds great significance in the history of the country as the day celebrates the American flag, which is a symbol of the nation's ideals and values. On this day, many Americans display the flag at their homes and businesses to show respect for the flag. Each year, the President of the United States issues a proclamation calling on government officials to display the flag on all government buildings and invite the American people to observe Flag Day. Flag Day (US) Date And Significance: Know the Traditions of the Day That Honours the American Flag

Communities across the country hold parades, ceremonies, and other events like speeches, concerts, and educational activities to honour the US flag. Here's wishing everyone a happy Flag Day 2024!

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