U.S. Flag Day 2026 | The History of America’s Stars and Stripes | June 14, 1777

Today we celebrate U.S. Flag Day and honor the adoption of the American flag by the Continental Congress on June 14, 1777. For nearly 250 years, the Stars and Stripes have served as a powerful symbol of freedom, unity, sacrifice, and the enduring spirit of the United States of America. Did you know? 🇺🇸 The Continental Congress officially approved the… Read more

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06/14/2026

Americans Celebrate Flag Day; Read A Detailed History of National Flag Week and Flag Day

On June 14, 1777, the Continental Congress approved the design of a national flag. Since 1916, when President Woodrow Wilson issued a presidential proclamation establishing a national Flag Day on June 14, Americans have commemorated the adoption of the Stars and Stripes by celebrating June 14 as Flag Day. Prior to 1916, many localities and a few states had been celebrating the day for years. Congressional… Read more

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10/13/2016

Happy 241st Birthday United States Navy!

Click here to view businesses owned by U.S. Navy Veterans (and active duty/reservists) Click here to view USN military quotes Click here to view famous veterans Click here to view the history of the USN and anniversaries On Friday, October 13, 1775, meeting in Philadelphia, the Continental Congress voted to fit out two sailing vessels, armed with ten carriage guns,… Read more

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10/13/2014

Happy 239th Birthday United States NAVY!

On Friday, October 13, 1775, meeting in Philadelphia, the Continental Congress voted to fit out two sailing vessels, armed with ten carriage guns, as well as swivel guns, and manned by crews of eighty, and to send them out on a cruise of three months to intercept transports carrying munitions and stores to the British army in America. This was… Read more

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06/14/2013

Americans Celebrate Flag Day Today; Read A Detailed History of National Flag Week and Flag Day

On June 14, 1777, the Continental Congress approved the design of a national flag. Since 1916, when President Woodrow Wilson issued a presidential proclamation establishing a national Flag Day on June 14, Americans have commemorated the adoption of the Stars and Stripes by celebrating June 14 as Flag Day. Prior to 1916, many localities and a few states had been celebrating the day… Read more