Home just in time for FLAG DAY!
June 14, 1777 - Continental Congress adopts the Stars and Stripes, with 13 stripes and 13 stars.
Other interesting info - October 12, 1892 - First large-scale reading of the Pledge of Allegiance. June 24, 1921 - Specific proportions spelled out for the flag by presidential order. August 3, 1949 - President Harry Truman signs law declaring June 14 National Flag Day. August 21, 1959 - President Dwight Eisenhower authorizes addition of 50th star, recognizing Hawaii's admittance to the Union.
Long may she wave! Especially now!
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