Mudderoy
06-14-2012, 12:13 PM
On June 14, 1777, the Continental Congress proposed that the United States have a national flag instead of the British Union Jack.
In August 1949, President Harry S. Truman proclaimed June 14 as Flag Day. Since then the President proclaims the commemoration yearly, and encourages all Americans in the country to display the Stars and Stripes outside their homes and businesses. Individual states determine how they will observe the day.
Ref: :link: (http://homeschooling.about.com/cs/unitssubjhol/a/flagday.htm)
In August 1949, President Harry S. Truman proclaimed June 14 as Flag Day. Since then the President proclaims the commemoration yearly, and encourages all Americans in the country to display the Stars and Stripes outside their homes and businesses. Individual states determine how they will observe the day.
Ref: :link: (http://homeschooling.about.com/cs/unitssubjhol/a/flagday.htm)