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flag day
1Flag Day
2noun
- June 14, the anniversary of the day (June 14, 1777) when Congress adopted the Stars and Stripes as the national flag of the United States.
Flag Day
1noun
- June 14, the annual holiday in the US to celebrate the adoption in 1777 of the Stars and Stripes
flag day
2noun
- a day on which money is collected by a charity and small flags, emblems, or stickers are given to contributors
Word History and Origins
Origin of flag day1
Example Sentences
The fire started on a “red flag day” — when the potential for a fast-moving brush fire was extremely high.
Most U.S. states now hold celebrations honoring Juneteenth as a holiday or a day of recognition, like Flag Day.
After leading a Flag Day commemoration and celebration of the Army’s 248th birthday as part of his duties at LACC, Perpall told The Times he remembers being 22 and seeing Woods on TV.
“I urge all Americans to observe Flag Day and National Flag Week by displaying the flag. I encourage the people of the United States to observe with pride and all due ceremony those days from Flag Day through Independence Day, set aside by the Congress as a time to honor America, to celebrate our heritage in public gatherings and activities, and to publicly recite the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America,” he later concluded.
Most U.S. states now hold celebrations honoring Juneteenth as a holiday or a day of recognition, like Flag Day.
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More About Flag Day
What is Flag Day?
In the U.S., the holiday known as Flag Day marks the anniversary of the day in 1777 that Congress adopted the U.S. national flag, known as the Stars and Stripes.
Unlike other patriotic holidays in the U.S., such as Independence Day and Memorial Day, Flag Day is not typically celebrated as a major holiday.
There are a few other holidays throughout the world that are also known as Flag Day, including one in Italy commemorating the creation of the Italian tricolor flag and a holiday observed by some Buddhists.
In the U.K., the term flag day (sometimes capitalized) refers to a day on which money is collected for a charity. Part of this tradition involves flags, tags, stickers, or some other emblem being given to those who contribute. It is also called a tag day.
When is Flag Day?
In the U.S., Flag Day is always observed on June 14.
Where does Flag Day come from?
Flag Day was officially established in the U.S. in 1916.
According to legend, the first American flag was made by Betsy Ross based on a sketch she was given by George Washington. At the time, the flag consisted of 13 alternately red and white horizontal stripes (representing the original states) with a blue rectangle in the corner containing 13 white stars in a circle. New stars were added as more states were added to the Union, and there are currently 50 stars in a lined pattern.
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How is Flag Day used in real life?
In the U.S., Flag Day is sometimes observed by displaying American flags, but it’s not popularly celebrated as a major holiday.
Flag Day 2021 Monday, June 14 – 30, 2021
A Virtual Exhibit
Flag Day commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States on June 14,1777 by resolution of the Second Continental Congress.
Image: Flag on the roof at Federal Hall NM pic.twitter.com/F5ItVtDdiq
— Federal Hall National Memorial (@FederalHallNPS) May 22, 2021
Pennsylvania is the only state to observe Flag Day as a legal holiday. Read why: https://t.co/dh7BOMaBIG pic.twitter.com/EfuFX3iALw
— The Intelligencer (@TheIntellNews) June 14, 2017
Many county offices to close Friday to observe Flag Day http://t.co/DKTqF7ajww
— Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (@PittsburghPG) June 12, 2014
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True or False?
A holiday known as Flag Day is also observed in some countries other than the U.S.
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