Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Today was Flag Day



By Douglas V. Gibbs

Flag Day was today. Today's Flag Day observances mark the 234th anniversary of the Second Continental Congress' adoption of a flag with 13 stripes and 13 stars.

Around the nation today were events to honor the flag with performances of such patriotic songs as the "The Star-Spangled Banner," "Stars & Stripes Forever" and "God Bless America."

Flag Day has been observed since Congress approved a joint resolution on Aug. 3, 1949, designating June 14 as Flag Day.

One Nation Under God.

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