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 design of a national flag on June 14, 1777.
🇺🇸 There have been 27 official versions of the U.S. flag throughout American history.
🇺🇸 The current 50-star flag became official on July 4, 1960, following Hawaii’s admission as the 50th state.
🇺🇸 President Woodrow Wilson established National Flag Day in 1916, and President Harry Truman signed legislation making June 14 the official national observance in 1949.
From the Revolutionary War to today, the American flag has flown over battlefields, government buildings, schools, homes, and communities across our nation—representing the ideals and freedoms that unite us all.
Join us as we celebrate the history, heritage, and meaning behind one of the most recognized symbols in the world: the Stars and Stripes.
🇺🇸 Happy Flag Day!
⭐ June 14, 1777 – June 14, 2026
🗽 One Nation Under God, Indivisible, With Liberty and Justice for All
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