June 14 is Flag Day
Flag Day commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States, which happened that day by resolution of the Second Continental Congress in 1777. The June 14 date is also when Congress adopted "the American continental army" after reaching a consensus position in the Committee of the Whole. In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation that officially established June 14 as Flag Day; in August 1949, National Flag Day was established by an Act of Congress. ~ Source: Wikipedia
The Crisfield American Legion Post 16, will be holding a flag burning ceremony this evening, June 14, 2011, at 6:00 p.m.
No comments:
Post a Comment