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Star-spangled banner still waves boldly as always, Flag Day reminds Americans
United Press International via Yahoo News· 4 hours agoAccording to the Department of Veterans Affairs, Flag Day marks the anniversary of June 14, 1777,...
On This Day, June 14: Grenfell Tower fire kills 72 in London
United Press International via Yahoo News· 7 hours agoGreville Pooley sued Cicely Jordan in Charles City, Va., for jilting him for another man. In 1775,...
From displaying a flag, to the biggest one around, learn about Flag Day with these stories
The Bergen Record via Yahoo News· 6 hours agoIt's Flag Day! It's one of those holidays we love to celebrate with stories — whether about the...
Flag Day is Friday: Here's the symbolism and history behind the US flag
Austin American-Statesman via Yahoo News· 1 day agoHowever, the origins of Flag Day can be traced much further back. Origins of Flag Day An earlier...
Today in History: June 14, Continental Army, forerunner of the US Army, is created - The Boston...
The Boston Globe· 3 hours agoIn 1775, the Continental Army, forerunner of the United States Army, was created. In 1777, the Second Continental Congress approved the design of the original ...
On this day in history, June 14, 1777, Congress adopts 'Stars and Stripes' flag, the 'new...
Fox News via Yahoo News· 10 hours agoOn this day in history, June 14, 1777, the nation adopted the U.S. flag. Here's more on the history...
Flag Day 2024: When is it? Is it a federal holiday? How to display the US flag
Cincinnati.com | The Enquirer via Yahoo News· 2 days agoThe Flag Resolution declared, “the flag of the United States be 13 stripes, alternate red and...
Flag Day has its roots in this Midwestern town
FOX 26 Houston· 2 hours agoJune 14, known as Flag Day, marks the day when the Continental Congress in 1777 adopted the United States’ first "American flag," which consisted of...
U.S. Army celebrates 249th birthday in Cenla
KALB Alexandria· 15 hours agoThe United States Army is celebrating 249 years of service for the country as one of the oldest American institutions. The 249th birthday commemorates...
The U.S. Army Is Founded On This Date In 1775 | Newsradio WTAM 1100
iHeartRadio· 7 hours agoToday in 1775, the United States Army was founded. Today in 1777, The Continental Congress approved...