06/13/2026
THIS DAY IN HISTORY
Honoring the Stars and Stripes – Our Enduring Symbol of Freedom
This June 14, as we celebrate Flag Day, we pause to honor one of America’s most powerful and unifying symbols: the Stars and Stripes.
Less than a year after the Declaration of Independence, with the Revolutionary War raging, the Continental Congress took a bold step to give the new nation a flag of its own. On June 14, 1777, they passed the first Flag Resolution:
Resolved, That the flag of the United States be thirteen stripes alternate red and white, that the union be thirteen stars, white in a blue field, representing a new constellation.
This wasn’t just fabric and thread—it was a declaration of unity and independence. The stripes honored the colonies that dared to challenge tyranny. The stars in that blue field symbolized a fresh beginning.
It’s been revised 27 times throughout America's history, growing with our nation while staying rooted in its founding principles. Today’s flag – with its 50 stars and enduring 13 stripes – is the longest-running version since 1959.
This Flag Day, whether you’re flying Old Glory in your yard, attending a parade, or simply reflecting on its meaning, remember what it represents: courage in the face of adversity, unity amid struggles, and the unyielding pursuit of freedom.
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