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In the United States Flag Day is celebrated on June 14, commemorating the adoption of the flag of the United States, by resolution of the Second Continental Congress in 1777.



 


 "Inspired by  three decades of state and local celebrations, Flag Day - the anniversary of the Flag Resolution of 1777 - was officially established by the Proclamation of President Woodrow Wilson on May 30th, 1916.
 While Flag Day was celebrated in various communities for years after Wilson's proclamation, it was not until August 3rd, 1949, that President Truman signed an Act of Congress designating June 14th of each year as
National Flag Day."



 

 

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Historical U.S. Flags



On June 14, 1777, Continental Congress adopted the 13-Star flag. The design of the flag has been modified 26 times officially, since 1777.
 The 48-star flag design flew for 47 years until the 49-star version became official on July 4, 1959. The 50-star flag was ordered by President Eisenhower on August 21, 1959 and is now the longest official design at 52 years.

All 27 official designs are recognized as an American flag  and can still be flown as a United States Flag today.


Some of the best facts about the United States flag are on Wikipedia, linked here. Scroll to the Progression of Design area to see the image listing of all 27 U.S. Flags and their info.

 U.S. Flag facts -Wiki  

 

 

 

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The U.S. Flag Code
The United States Code is the official compilation of the Federal laws of a general and permanent nature that are currently in force. Each Title is divided into Sections, and then subtitles, chapters, sub-chapters, parts, sub-parts, or divisions. Titles may also have appendices which may be divided into sections, rules and/or forms.    
So it is not surprising that the US Flag Code is difficult to maneuver.

 
The U.S. Congress called for a clarifying interpretation of the code and in 2008 the Congressional Research Service provided the document linked here.   

US Flag Code

We use this most recent clarification on the US Flag Code dated APRIL 2008, by the Congressional Research Service,
Report for Congress
The United States Flag: Federal Law Relating to Display and Associated Questions, both Title 4 and Title 36.
    
     
 

The Congressional Report on the US Flag Code also contains the most recent addition to the US Flag Code,  P.L. 109-243,  

"The Freedom to Display the American Flag Act of 2005"

which addresses   

"Restrictions on Display of the Flag by 

Real Estate Associations".

 

  Flag Holidays

 

It is appropriate to fly the flag every day. This list of days is declared in the U.S.Flag Code. The highlighted days are more common to fly a seasonal flag. 

New Year's Day - January 1

Martin Luther King Day - Third Monday in January

Inauguration Day - January 20

Lincoln's Birthday - February 12

Washington's Birthday - February 22

Presidents' Day - Third Monday in February

Easter Sunday- Movable- April 24, 2011 

                   (first Sunday after the first full moon on  

                    or after the March equinox)     

Mother's Day - Second Sunday in May

Peace Officers Memorial Day (half-staff) - May 15

Armed Forces Day - Third Saturday in May

Memorial Day (half-staff until noon) - Last Monday in May

Flag Day - June 14

Army Day - June 14

Independence Day - July 4

Korean War Veterans Day (half-staff) - July 27

Labor Day - First Monday in September

Patriot Day - (half-staff from sunrise to sundown)       

                      September 11, 2011 - 10th Anniversary

Citizenship Day - September 17

Air Force Day - September 17

Constitution Day -- September 17

POW/MIA Recognition Day - September 21

Columbus Day - October 12

Navy Day - October 27

National Election Day - First Tuesday in November

Marine Corps Day - November 10

Veterans Day - November 11

Thanksgiving Day - Fourth Thursday in November

National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day (half-staff from sunrise to sundown) - December 7

Christmas Day - December 25

 

Election Days

and such other days as may be proclaimed by the President of the United States; the birthdays of States (date of admission); and on State holidays.




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