Today is Flag Day

People across the United States celebrate Flag Day on June 14 each year to honor the United States flag and to commemorate the flag’s adoption. On the same day, the United States Army celebrates its birthday.

Flag Day falls within National Flag Week, a time when Americans reflect on the foundations of the nation’s freedom. The flag of the United States represents freedom and has been an enduring symbol of the country’s ideals since its early days. During both events, Americans also remember their loyalty to the nation, reaffirm their belief in liberty and justice, and observe the nation’s unity.

Many people in the United States honor this day by displaying the American flag at homes and public buildings. Other popular ways of observing this holiday include: flag-raising ceremonies; Flag Day services; school quizzes and essay competitions about the American flag; musical salutes; street parades; and awards for special recognition.

Organizations such as The National Flag Day Foundation are actively involved in coordinating activities centered on the event and keeping the flag’s traditions alive. Following Flag Day is Honor America Days, a 21-day period through to Independence Day (July 4) to honor America. During this period, people hold public gatherings and activities to celebrate and honor the nation.

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243 years for the U.S. Army! Thank you to all who have served!

Every day is flag day for me,I pass my fathers flag that was draped over his coffin every morning.
A mental salute and thank you is on my mind every time I see it.
thanks to all who have served to keep that mighty symbol of freedom flying that came through much sacrifice.

for those who dont like or appreciate it and what it stands for,use you freedom to leave this country asap.
yes,you have the right to protest it and many other things,just remember someone gave it all so you could have those rights,maybe someday while you are living in a stink hole third world country you will learn to respect that.

Where would we be with out the flag and what it represents?
Yesterday was also National Bourban Day and World Blood Doner Day. By mentioning those other celebrations I dont mean to take away from Flag day but rather strengthen what the flag symbolizes.

I hear you sinker… without the flag it could of been national vodka, sake, or beer day.

Although it’s just a symbol, it’s a symbol of what we call freedom.