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Flag Day: June 14
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WASHINGTON, June 13, 2006 – Flag Day, June 14, pays tribute to an emblem millions of Americans fight for every day. In 1777, America adopted the stars and stripes designed for the American flag. However, Flag Day traditions did not begin until 1885. It wasn't until President Truman passed an act in 1949 that Flag Day became nationally recognized. Story
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Over three quarters of a century ago, a 19 year old, $40 a month school-teacher, stirred by a deep love of the American Flag, held the first Flag Day exercises in a little country schoolhouse located near Fredonia. Bernard J. Cigrand, who later became a professor of dentistry and a college dean, began a lifelong crusade on June 14, 1885, to honor the adoption of the Stars and Stripes by the Continental Congress on June 14, 1777.
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Both President Wilson, in 1916, and President Coolidge, in 1927, issued proclamations asking for June 14 to be observed as the National Flag Day. But it wasn’t until August 3, 1949, that Congress approved the national observance, and President Harry Truman signed it into law.
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Flag Day is the celebration of the adoption of the first American flag on June 14, 1777. It was originally called "Old Glory" and "Stars and Stripes". It is rumored that Betsy Ross sewed the first American flag after George Washington and members from the Continental Congress visited her with their sketch.
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Flag Day, June 14, is a day to honor and learn about the "Stars and Stripes." The American flag has a colorful history and interesting evolution. Education World brings you crafts, games, music, and more to help your students enjoy this star-spangled day!
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The National Anthem Project Grand Finale begins on Flag Day, June 14 and continues through the next two days with events to commemorate the rich history of the national anthem. The highlight of the three-day celebration will be the history-making performance of "The Star-Spangled Banner" on Flag Day. Nearly 5,000 students, teachers and music supporters from across the country along with the National Anthem Project All-Stars will join together to restore America's voice and sing the national anthem at the Sylvan Theater on the Washington Monument grounds. Participants of the National Anthem Project Grand Finale were brought together by the American Musical Salute, the Official Student Travel and Concert Provider of the campaign.
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