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Flag Day Celebrates the Stars and Stripes

Many people fly American flags in honor of the day.

Flag Day is on June 14 each year to honor the U.S. flag and to commemorate the flag’s adoption.

Many people fly American flags in honor of the day.

Flag Day did not become official until August 1949, when President Harry Truman signed the legislation and proclaimed June 14 as Flag Day, according to timeanddate.com

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Click here for how to properly display an American flag.

The first National Flag Conference was held in Washington, D.C., to establish a set of rules for civilian flag use. For flag rules and rituals, click here.

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Many American Legion Posts conduct a flag burning ceremony, often on Flag Day. Contact your local American Legion Hall to inquire about the availability of this service.

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