Flag Day

United States

Though not as well-known as Independence Day, June 14th was officially established as National Flag Day in 1916 by President Woodrow Wilson. Flag Day commemorates adoption of the Stars and Stripes as the official flag of the United States.

Photo Credit: American flag on Flickr by Carl M.

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