While June 14 is a not a national holiday, it is a day set aside to celebrate the adoption of the American flag in 1777. The early origin of this celebration dates back to 1885 and grew over three decades through local and governmental activities. Traditional ways to celebrate Flag Day include flying the flag, political speeches and individual means of expressing patriotic pride. Additional holiday fun Verifying links is an ongoing process.
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