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Flag Day
Celebrating the stars and stripes.
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All about Flag Day 🚩
Flag Day is June 14, marking the day in 1777 when the Continental Congress adopted the Stars and Stripes as the flag of the United States.
It is an observance rather than a day off, usually marked with flag displays and small ceremonies.
How people celebrate Flag Day
- Flying the flag at homes and schools
- Reciting the Pledge of Allegiance
- Community ceremonies and flag retirements
- Learning what the stars and stripes stand for
Fun facts
- The current 50-star design dates from 1960.
- A high school teacher pushed for the observance in 1885.
- Pennsylvania is the only state where it is a legal holiday.
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