From the June 1-7, 2014, American Profile Magazine.
OK, we have a while to wait for it, but something top think about in nine months. Probably the least commemorated and overlooked "special" day in the U.S.. Even I sometimes, well, quite often, forget about it. But, with all this hoopla over the 200th anniversary of the flag's official song, the "Star-Spangled Banner" this is a good time to go with it.
I forget to put my U.S. flags up.
"No gifts are exchanged. The post office stays open. And few, if any get the day off work."
Flag Day is the anniversary of the Flag Resolution of 1777 (when the Continental Congress sanctioned a flag for the brand new United States). President Woodrow Wilson officially established it as a day of observance. It was sporadically observed until 1949 when President Harry Truman signed an Act of Congress designating June 14 of each year as National Flag Day when everyone is encouraged to proudly display the colors.
So, Remember Next June 14th. --Cooter
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