June 14th was officially established as National Flag Day in 1949, by an Act of Congress. This particular day was chosen to honor our flag because the 14th of June was the day the Stars and Stripes were adopted as the flag of the United States by the Second Continental Congress in 1777. In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson was the first President to officially issue a proclamation celebrating this date.
the flag of the United States of America
and to the Republic for which it stands,
one Nation under God,
Indivisible, with liberty and
Justice for all.
I celebrate this day for another reason too, since I was born 54 years ago today.
Wishing you a happy birthday! How nice that it falls on a Saturday this year -- spend the day doing only things that you enjoy!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday! :) And...I almost used that vintage flag poster on my blog today! LOL Hope you have a wonderful, special day.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your special day, Stevie!!!
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Happy birthday! I know you celebrated last week, however another piece of cake or pie could not hurt! I did know it is Flag Day...I mentioned that on another blog today. I have a few flags tucked in my plants already. Enough about that...happy birthday!
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Awwwwwwww, Happy Bday honey!
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY Stevie Wren!!! Glad I popped over today and didn't miss it!
ReplyDeleteAmericans and Aussies are soooo different when it comes to flags. We are patriotic, but we show it in other ways. Like having a beer with mates at the cricket, or rugby. And getting loud with the national anthem - or at least the first verse!!!
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BB
Happy birthday...and thanks for the history lesson. I like knowing facts like this.
ReplyDeleteHappy belated! Hope you had a great celebration:-)
ReplyDeleteHope you had a very happy birthday you young'un!
ReplyDeleteHugs, Pat
HAPPY (BELATED) BIRTHDAY!
ReplyDeleteand HAPPY (BELATED) FLAG DAY!
Life is tough without a computer at home, I am sooooo far behind on my blogging.....
Steviewren, I truly hope you had a terrific birthday, and I do hope that this year is your best ever. I wish for you a blessed, happy, productive year, full of health and contentment, creativity and awesome blogging!
Love,
Lavinia
Happy Birthday! I hope you had a great one!Love you!
ReplyDeleteHappy Belated Birthday! I hope you continue to have a wonderful birthday month. I wish I could bake you a big yummy cake. Have fun every day!
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