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.
MSN: Flag Day is June 14. What is the meaning? How to display U.S. flag.
More about Flag Day at Britannica.
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Added: U.S. Army’s 246th Birthday.
The U.S. Army was established June 14, 1775.
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Also: DJT's birthday today. Happy birthday President Trump!
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