Flag Day: Honoring the Stars and Stripes on June 14

Celebrating the history, symbolism, and traditions of the American flag since 1777.

Flag Day commemorates the adoption of the U.S. flag by the Continental Congress on June 14, 1777.
The flag's design has evolved from 13 stars and stripes to its current 50-star version.
The Pledge of Allegiance, first introduced in 1892, has become a key patriotic ritual in schools and public events.
Flag etiquette includes specific guidelines on how to properly display and handle the flag.
Despite controversies, the flag and its associated rituals continue to symbolize national unity and patriotism.