Articles of category "Flag Day (14 June in the United States)"

Flag day in the US is a holiday that becomes more popular every year. While June fourteenth has officially been designated as the birthday of the flag, it took decades for the holiday to become official. It began as a holiday for schoolchildren by an educator to educate students about the origins of the flag. Eventually the holiday was adopted by President Woodrow Wilson but became official with a congressional act signed by President Harry Truman in 1949. Flag Day is celebrated annually and is a patriotic time.

There are a few days set aside on the calendar for every American to honor the country in one way or another. Independence Day honors the day that we decided to declare our independence from Britain and Memorial Day is the day that we remember the men and women that died while fighting to protect our freedom. Flag Day is set aside as the day we remember when the stars and stripes officially came to stand for America.

Flag Day is a cheerful and patriotic summertime holiday that brings Americans together to celebrate the best parts of modern life in the United States. There are plenty of traditions surrounding National Flag Day, but one of the most enduring is the barbecue party. A potluck style barbecue is a great relaxing way to mark this very special occasion, so it is little wonder then that this kind of party is one of the most popular ways to celebrate Flag Day.