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Happy Flag Week

The week of June 14th is designated for National Flag Week 2022

Our Beautiful Flag

An offshoot of Flag Day (June 14th), National Flag Week encompasses a week long observance which celebrates the creation of our flag. In 1777 the Continental Congress approved use of the Stars & Stripes as a unifying banner for the American troops.

While Flag Day has been celebrated unofficially since its first use, in 1949 Harry Truman approved Flag Day & National Flag Week. Unlike many of the other holidays, the sitting president plays a part in forming celebratory flavor by making a proclamation declaring the observance.

This is one holiday that is really easy to celebrate. Fly your flag! If you don’t have a flag, draw, paint or even print one. It’s a fun way to get the children involved & teach them about our flag’s history. Don’t forget to brush up on your flag etiquette & show her the respect she deserves.

Please also visit my calendar of military holidays, birthdays & observances for more important days not to miss.

Man & child hands hold an American flag