The History of Flag Day
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The History of Flag Day Flag Day celebrates America's
first symbol of independence
from the British. At the beginning of the American Revolution, each regiment fought under their own flag. To give its army a single banner to fight under,
the Second Continental Congress passed
the Flag Act of 1777. Flag Day is celebrated on June 14 because of the American flag's historic creation on that day. Flag Act of 1777 The first official
Flag Day was established by
President Woodrow Wilson in 1916.
first symbol of independence
from the British. At the beginning of the American Revolution, each regiment fought under their own flag. To give its army a single banner to fight under,
the Second Continental Congress passed
the Flag Act of 1777. Flag Day is celebrated on June 14 because of the American flag's historic creation on that day. Flag Act of 1777 The first official
Flag Day was established by
President Woodrow Wilson in 1916.