Monday, June 14, 2010

Flag Day

Inspired by three decades of state and local celebrations, Flag Day - the anniversary of the Flag Resolution of 1777 - was officially established by the Proclamation of President Woodrow Wilson on May 30th, 1916. While Flag Day was celebrated in various communities for years after Wilson's proclamation, it was not until August 3rd, 1949, that President Truman signed an Act of Congress designating June 14th of each year as National Flag Day.

3 comments:

★Carol★ said...

Happy Flag Day Jocelyn!

Ann said...

Really like the way you displayed all three. Such an honorable holiday.

Diann said...

thanks for the info and the reminder! Heading out to put my flag out!