U.S Flag Day Presentation

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In United States the Flag Day is celebrated on 14th June. However, the flag featuring 50 stars on a canton against the background of 13 stripes - 7 red and 6 white - has been evolved through a long course of time. During National Flag Week, the flag is raised all over the city by the U.s citizens.

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National Flag Day (United States)

In the United States, Flag Day is celebrated on June 14th. : 

In the United States, Flag Day is celebrated on June 14th. http://images.huffingtonpost.com/2008-06-14-Peaceflagday1.jpg

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In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation that officially established Flag Day. But in August 1949, Act of Congress designating June 14th of each year as National Flag Day. Woodrow Wilson 28th President of the United States

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The Fourth of July is traditionally celebrated as America's birthday, but the idea of an 14th June annual day is specifically celebrating the Flag’s Birthday. http://www.thelope.com/images/07-06-14-015.jpg

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The week of June 14 is designated as "National Flag Week." During National Flag Week, the president will issue a proclamation urging U.S. citizens to fly the American flag for the duration of that week. http://blogs.answersingenesis.org/blogs/ken-ham/files/2008/06/flag-day-1.jpg

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The flag should also be displayed on all Government buildings. http://www.latrobeschool.com/images/us-government.jpg

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Some organizations hold parades and events in celebration of America's national flag and everything it represents. http://blogs.answersingenesis.org/blogs/ken-ham/files/2008/06/flag-day-2.jpg

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http://s4.hubimg.com/u/751475_f520.jpg The oldest continuing Flag Day parade is at Fairfield WA. Beginning in 1909 or 1910, Fairfield has held a parade every year.

One of the longest-running Flag Day parades is held annually in Quincy, Massachusetts, which began in 1952. : 

One of the longest-running Flag Day parades is held annually in Quincy, Massachusetts, which began in 1952. http://www.sdflagday.com/Aerial-Flag.jpg

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The National Flag Day Foundation holds an annual observance for Flag Day on the second Sunday in June. The program includes a ceremonial raising of the flag, recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance, singing of the National Anthem (The Star-spangled Banner), a parade and more. http://www.nationalflagday.com/images/BigLogo2.gif

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http://image3.examiner.com/images/blog/wysiwyg/image/AmericanFlag2TonyHathcockStock.jpg Share the greatness of the star-spangled banner on Flag Day.