The History of Flag Day By Collin

Adopting a Flag At the 2 nd Continental Congress, our founding fathers decided to use the U.S. flag instead of the Union Jack that had been used previously.

At the 2 nd Continental Congress, our founding fathers decided to use the U.S. flag instead of the Union Jack that had been used previously.

Establishment by President Truman In 1949, President Harry Truman declared June 14 Flag Day. This proclamation was approved by an act of Congress.

In 1949, President Harry Truman declared June 14 Flag Day.

This proclamation was approved by an act of Congress.

Behavior Encouraged on Flag Day Be patriotic! If you have an American flag, fly it outside your home or business.

Be patriotic!

If you have an American flag, fly it outside your home or business.

Flag Day Celebrations Although it was established by Congress, Flag Day is not a federal holiday. The largest annual Flag Day parade is held in Troy, New York. Also, Flag Day is a state holiday in Pennsylvania.

Although it was established by Congress, Flag Day is not a federal holiday.

The largest annual Flag Day parade is held in Troy, New York.

Also, Flag Day is a state holiday in Pennsylvania.

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