Celebrated June 14, Flag Day is a day for U.S. citizens to honor their country's flag.
Flag Day was first observed in a Wisconsin school on June 14, 1885. The teacher who initiated the first Flag Day observance launched a national campaign, which spurred schools and cities around the nation to begin similar observances.
In 1949, President Truman signed a proclamation declaring June 14th of each year as National Flag Day.
Sites listed in this category focus on the history and observance of Flag Day. Sites which focus on the U.S. Flag, but not Flag Day, are more appropriately listed in Reference/Flags/Regional/USA. Sites designed especially for children are listed in http://dmoz.org/Kids_and_Teens/People_and_Society/Holidays_and_Celebrations/Flag_Day/.
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All about the U.S. holiday, along with the Pledge of Allegiance, definitions of what "flag" means, and history of the observance.
Tells about Flag Day in Australia and includes a little of the country's history.
Organization encourages U.S. citizens to participate in Flag Day celebrations.
Education World lesson plan provides classroom activities for recognizing and celebrating Flag Day.
Brief history of the Pledge of Allegiance, as well as links to other sites related to the U.S. flag.
Tells about Flag Day in Australia and includes a little of the country's history.
Organization encourages U.S. citizens to participate in Flag Day celebrations.
Education World lesson plan provides classroom activities for recognizing and celebrating Flag Day.
Brief history of the Pledge of Allegiance, as well as links to other sites related to the U.S. flag.
All about the U.S. holiday, along with the Pledge of Allegiance, definitions of what "flag" means, and history of the observance.
