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    June 14 Flag Day

    When the American Revolution broke out in 1775, the colonists weren’t fighting united under a single flag. Instead, most regiments participating in the war for independence against the British fought under their own flags. In June of 1775, the Second Continental Congress met in Philadelphia to create the Continental Army—a unified colonial fighting force—with the hopes of a more organized battle against its colonial oppressors. This led to the creation of what was, essentially, the first “American” flag, the Continental Colors.

    For some, this flag, which was comprised of 13 red and white alternating stripes and a Union Jack in the corner, was too similar to that of the British. George Washington soon realized that flying a flag that was even remotely close to the British flag was not a great confidence-builder for the revolutionary effort, so he turned his efforts towards creating a new symbol of freedom for the soon-to-be fledgling nation.

    On June 14, 1777, the Second Continental Congress took a break from writing the Articles of Confederation and passed a resolution stating that “the flag of the United States be 13 stripes, alternate red and white,” and that “the union be 13 stars, white in a blue field, representing a new constellation.”

    Over 100 years later, in 1916, President Woodrow Wilson marked the anniversary of that decree by officially establishing June 14 as Flag Day.
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    From the Patriot Post https://patriotpost.us/references/80...nd-the-us-army

    June 14 is Army and Flag Day, celebrating the anniversary of the founding of the United States Army on June 14, 1775, and the adoption of our flag by the Second Continental Congress on June 14, 1777.

    Our flag is a beacon of Liberty, a symbol of hope for all people who “hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed — that whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it…”

    We American Patriots honor the history of our national flag and display it with pride. We believe those who denigrate our flag — and by extension our nation — deeply offend the honorable service of all who have defended our nation under its banner, and their families.

    We invite you to take time and read about the history of our flag and learn more about proper flag etiquette and protocol.

    We encourage you to obtain copies of I’m Your Flag for elementary school children in your family and community. As Medal of Honor recipient and former POW Leo Thorsness observed, “It is a fitting tribute to our national banner and a great resource for young Americans.”

    Flag Day serves as an annual reminder to replace your flag with the highest-quality American-made U.S. flags, available from our Patriot Post Shop. When we send your new flag, it will include packing to return your old flag for proper retirement.

    Also on June 14, 1775, the Continental Congress directed “six companies of expert riflemen be immediately raised in Pennsylvania, two in Maryland, and two in Virginia.” Each company consisted of “a captain, three lieutenants, four sergeants, four corporals, a drummer or trumpeter and sixty-eight privates.” Finally, “Each company … shall march and join the army near Boston, to be there employed as light infantry, under the command of the chief Officer in that army.”

    The next day, George Washington was appointed commander of the Continental Army, which later became the U.S. Army.

    As the Army and its fellow service branches continue to lead the way defending Liberty under our proud national banner, join us in prayer for all of our military Patriots standing in harm’s way, and their families awaiting their safe return.

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      #3
      Thanks for the reminder.

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        #4
        Hail to thee old glory.

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          #5
          This reminded me that I need to remount my flag pole bracket on the house. Thanks Tracey!

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            #6
            and the Mayor of DC ordered and bought thousands of flags with 51 stars on them...placed around the city

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              #7
              Stars and Stripes, Long may it wave!

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                #8
                I didn’t catch the full story, but heard all the US assemblies were going to fly the “Black Lives Matter” flag. Not sure if that is for today or on another date!!

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