Today is Flag Day
Do you even know what that means?
On June 14, 1777 Continental Congress approved the design of a national flag.
In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson issued a presidential proclamation establishing a national Flag Day on June 14.
Flag Day was signed into law by President Harry Truman in 1949.
You can read about Flag Day here.
This is my favorite picture with our flag.
What is yours? (post the link in the comment to share with everyone!)
Mending the Flag by Norman Rockwell
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I knew today was flag day, but I had no idea about the history behind it--thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI didn't know about the history either, thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteHere is my favorite flag picture. =)
http://samandimp.files.wordpress.com/2009/09/firemen-flag-9-11-2001-b.jpg
Up here in WA the weather is currently 60 degrees and overcast. It's probably going to rain. So when I read the title of your post, I was thinking, "Hmmm...I wonder what she's gonna talk about. Isn't flag day in the summer?" Oh. My. Goodness. It *is* summer! Just not up here yet. LOL!
ReplyDeleteGreat picture...i had no idea of flag day until now....thanks for sharing. I have posted your spotlight, so feel free to share/repost!!! I am so excited...i pick a winner at the end of the week (fingers crossed)
ReplyDeleteah I'm sorry! I wish you had nice weather...it's way too hot here right now!!
ReplyDeleteAnd my fingers are TOTALLY crossed!!!