06/14/2026
Happy Flag Day!
A Brief History of the American Flag:
January 1, 1776: The first United States flag, known as the Grand Union Flag, was displayed by George Washington. It became the unofficial national flag and preceded the familiar 13-star, 13-stripe design.
June 14, 1777: The Stars and Stripes were officially adopted by the Continental Congress as the Flag of the United States.
June 14, 1877: Flag Day was observed nationally for the first time, commemorating the 100th anniversary of the adoption of the Stars and Stripes. The tradition continues today.
June 14, 1937: Pennsylvania became the first state to officially recognize Flag Day as a state holiday.
July 4, 1960: The current 50-star American flag was flown for the first time following the admission of Hawaii as the nation's 50th state. It remains the official flag of the United States today.
"The American flag is more than a piece of clothβit is a symbol of freedom, unity, sacrifice, and the enduring spirit of our nation."