National Flag Week 2026 continues a tradition established in 1916 by President Woodrow Wilson to honor the U.S. flag as a symbol of national identity and values. Celebrated annually with…
Flag Day, observed on June 14, commemorates the adoption of the Stars and Stripes in 1777, while Independence Day on July 4 marks the 1776 Declaration of Independence. Both holidays…
Flag Day, officially established by President Woodrow Wilson in 1916 to honor the American flag's adoption on June 14, 1777, symbolizes national unity and patriotism. Observed annually on June 14,…
On June 14, 1777, the Continental Congress passed the first Flag Act, establishing the United States flag with thirteen red and white stripes and thirteen stars representing the original colonies.…
Two and a half centuries after adopting the Declaration of Independence in 1776, Americans are uniting around the Stars and Stripes, celebrating 250 years of sovereignty. This patriotic resurgence features…
In 1777, the Continental Congress adopted the Stars and Stripes as a symbol of unity during the fight for independence. Approaching the 250th anniversary, a massive American flag, measuring about…
The National Flag Week 2026 Proclamation, issued by President Donald J. Trump on June 14, calls on Americans to honor the flag as a symbol of unity and freedom. It…
Since its adoption on June 14, 1777, the American flag has symbolized national identity and unity. Over time, evolving guidelines have influenced how the flag is displayed and honored, reflecting…
Former President Donald Trump’s 2026 Flag Day proclamation has sparked nationwide patriotic displays. Designating June 14, 2026, as Flag Day and the following week as National Flag Week, Trump called…
On June 14, 1777, the Continental Congress adopted the stars and stripes as the official U.S. flag, symbolizing national identity. In 2026, the White House commemorated Flag Day by renewing…
