Celebrating Flag Day

 

 

Why do we Celebrate Flag Day?

 

 

It goes back to June 14, 1777. That is when the Second Continental Congress passed a resoluation stating that "the flag of the United States be 13 stripes, alternate red and white" and that "the union be 13 stars, white in a blue field, representing a new constellation." This is according to the History Chanel.

We have learned that Betsy Ross designed the flag, however don't be so sure about it. The History Channel explains it this way:

"To this day, no one knows WHO designed the flag or why that particuar color combination and pattern were chosen. Although legand holds that Betsy Ross made the first American flag in 1776 after being asked to do so by Washington, primary sources backing up that assertion are scarce."

And that is why we celebrate Flag Day. The Flag today consists of the thirteen stripes for the union and 50 stars for the states.
When did we begin celebrating Flag Day?

In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation that established a nationwide observance of Flag Day to be on June 14th.

 

If you were born on Flag Day, June 14th, then this SendOutCard is for you.  It is also for my sister-in-law, Merilyn Mandigo who lives in Westhope, ND

 

 

If you have a birthday or any other event or reason, you can send a card for FREE.  All you need to do is   Click Here

Some famous people who were born on June 14th are:

Jesy Nelson burnss 22
Lucy Hale turns 24
Donald Trump turns 67
Alan Carr turns 37
Boy George turns 52
Maria Gibbs turns 82
Yasmine Bleeth turns 45
Keven McHale turns 25
Regan Burns turns 45
Steffi Graff turns 44
Daryl Sabara turns 21
Burl Ives (1909-1995)
Pat Summitt turns 61
Val Valentino turns 57
Mona Simpson turns 56
Faizon Love turns 45

On July 14, 1942, Bambi, now ranked third in animated films by the American Film Institute, is released by Disney.

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