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American flag has been with us for 231 years and it has stood as an emblem for freedom, justice, equality, human rights for areas where it has flown. It is only appropriate that we bestow honor to the flag and ideals it serve and for 2008, the Flag Day is June 14th. And by Presidential Proclamation, the week where the Flag Day is observed is automatically declared as the National Flag Week.
Why and how do we celebrate the National Flag Day? On this special day, we as a nation remember those in uniform who gave their all, courage and sacrifice to inspire each and every one of us. Also we try to remember the rich history of our oldest national symbol and ponder on our duty and latent responsibility to carry on the tradition of freedom well into the future. It is on Flag Day that parades and celebrations are made, flags are displayed on all Federal Government buildings to honor our national symbol.
How did the flag come to be? The stars and stripes as the flag is known originated as a result of a resolution adopted by the Second Continental Congress on June 14, 1777 which described the flag to have thirteen alternate red and white stripes; that the union be made out of thirteen stars; and white in a blue field that suggests a new constellation.
When the flag was flown over Fort McHenry in 1814, it inspired Scott Key believing that liberty would finally triumph and wrote the tenets of the National Anthem. Moving words that still energizes and emboldens the American spirit as we face the challenges of a new era.
by:
The Flagman
