INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (June 14, 2016) — Flag Day is celebrated every
year on June 14, and it honors the adoption of the flag of the United
States, which happened on June 14, 1777.
In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation that officially established June 14 as Flag Day.
The national flag of the United States of America consists of
thirteen equal horizontal stripes of red alternating with white, with a
blue rectangle in the canton bearing fifty small, white, five-pointed
stars arranged in nine offset horizontal rows of six stars alternating
with rows of five stars.
The design of the flag has been changed 26 times since it was first
adopted in 1777. The 48-star version did not change for 47 years until
the 49-star version became official on July 4, 1959. The 50 star flag
was introduced on August 21, 1959.
Additionally, the U.S. Army was founded on June 14, 1775 when the
Continental Congress authorized enlistment of riflemen to serve the
United Colonies for one year.
If you’re looking for an educational and fun Flag Day activity,
head to Southport
for its annual Flag Retirement Ceremony at 7:30 p.m. When the United
States flag becomes worn, torn, faded, or badly soiled, it needs to be
replaced with a new flag and the old should be “retired” with dignity
and respect.
More than 600 U.S. flags will be properly retired, and they will pay
tribute to those who serve and have served in the United States
Military. Local Boy Scout troops will be on hand to help with the
ceremony.
Do you have a flag waving outside your home? If so, we want to see a picture!
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