Flag Day 2024: A Day to Honor and Respect the National Flag

Flay Day 2024 will be celebrated on June 14^th 2024. It is an important holiday celebrated in the United States every year. This day aims to honor the American flag and everything it represents. The United States (US) Flag has been a symbol of freedom, democracy, and justice for more than 200 years. It is also a matter of pride for millions of US citizens around the globe.

On Flag Day, people across the country display the flag in front of their homes/ offices and government buildings. It’s also a day for parades, fireworks, patriotic celebrations, etc. On Flag Day in 2024, let’s honor our flag and the values that make America a great nation.

Flag Day 2024 Highlights

Name of the event	U.S. Flag Day
Observed by	The United States
Date	14^th June
Day	Friday
Frequency	Annual

Objectives of Flag Day 2024

There are multiple objectives of Flag Day as given in the following points.

Honor the symbol of American freedom & democracy represented by the flag.
Educate Americans about the history and significance of the flag.
Promote respect for the flag and the values associated with it including justice, liberty, equality for all, etc.
Inspire Americans to unite under the flag and work together to build a better future.
Pay tribute to the men and women who have served and continue to serve the country.
Celebrate the diversity of Americans who proudly display the flag and value its ideals.
Commemorate the adoption of the United States flag on June 14th 1777.

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History of Flag Day

The history of the US Flag Day goes back to June 14^th 1777. It was the day when American Flag was adopted. The idea for Flag Day is attributed to Bernard J. Cigrand. He was a schoolteacher from Wisconsin. In 1885, he held a small observance of the flag’s birthday in his classroom.

Over the years, the idea of Flag Day spread and became popular. In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson officially established June 14 as Flag Day. On August 3rd 1949, President Harry S. Truman signed an Act of Congress designating June 14th of each year as National Flag Day.

You should note that Flag Day is not an official federal holiday. Still, it is widely recognized and celebrated across the country. Today, Americans across the country celebrate Flag Day with parades, picnics, etc.

Ways to Celebrate Flag Day 2024

There are many ways to celebrate Flag Day in the United States. Here are a few ideas that might help you out:

Attend a flag-raising ceremony – You can find many towns and cities holding special flag-raising ceremonies on Flag Day. Check out with your local authorities to see if there is an event happening in your area.
Hoist the flag – Display the American flag outside of your home/ office with pride. You can also decorate your car or wear clothing that features the US flag.
Host a BBQ – You can invite your friends/ family over to your backyard and decorate it with patriotic colours and flags.
Attend a parade – If you are lucky then you might find a Flag Day parade taking place in your city/ town. You may take part in such a parade and show your patriotism.
Visit a military memorial – Take some time to visit a local military memorial or cemetery. In this way, you can pay your respects to those who have served our country.
Teach children about the flag – We should teach our children not only patriotism but also respect for our national flag. Use this day as an opportunity to teach children about the history and meaning of the American flag.
Thank a veteran – You may also take this moment to thank a veteran for his/ her service to our country and for defending the flag of America.

Some Important Facts about the US National Flag

The US flag has been modified 27 times since it was first adopted in 1777.
According to US Flag Code, the flag should never touch the ground.
The stripes in the US flag represent the original 13 colonies in the United States. On the other hand, the stars represent the 50 states of the Union.
The current US flag was designed by then-17-year-old Robert G. Heft of Lancaster, Ohio. He submitted the design to the contest. Later, President Dwight Eisenhower selected his design out of 1500 other submissions.
Six American flags have been planted on the moon.