Today is Flag Day, the date which honors the adoption of the "Stars and Stripes" as our nation's flag.
"Resolved that the flag of the thirteen United States be Thirteen stripes alternate red and white: that the union be thirteen stars, white in a blue field, representing a new constellation."
- Continental Congress
June 14, 1777
You might commemorate the occassion by flying your own flag, reciting the Pledge of Allegiance, singing the National Anthem, seeing how our flag has changed in 233 years, and learning the Flag Code.
You might also enjoy some Flag Day crafts and activities.
Two interesting Flag Day websites are USFlag.org and National Flag Day Foundation.
Don't forget to read this article about President Obama's Flag Day proclamation. As has been customary through the years, this entire week has been declared National Flag Week. In his proclamation, Obama urges Americans to fly Old Glory and publicly pledge allegiance to the flag, from today until Independence Day, as a celebration of our national heritage. A very good idea and one that was put forth by another recent President.
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