Flag Day June 14: What does it mean to you?

On Friday, June 14 we as a nation will celebrate Flag Day where our eyes see the stars and stripes with the founder’s understanding of this country.  The Flag represents the American story of the struggles of ALL humans who are born or apply for citizenship for the American Dream. Yes, the Flag unites us with many rights and freedoms others would like represented in their country.

Talk with people (known or unknown) on the subject of the meaning of the American flag to them because our founders had a common cause for the independence of United States.  As you listen, remember our American journey will have valley moments and high mountain top experiences but at the end of the day reflect on the rights and responsibilities that we have as citizens who rest under the FLAG along the men and women in the military service at home and abroad.

Display the American Flag on June 14 to celebrate our legacy letting everyone know the importance of the day and the commitment of rights afforded being in this country.  Some background history, the Congress, by joint resolution approved August 3, 1949, that designated June 14 of each year as “Flag Day” and requested that the President issue an annual proclamation for the observance and display of the Flag on all Federal Government buildings.  On June 9, 1966 it was approved that the President annually issue a proclamation designating the week in which June 14 occurs as “National Flag Week” and call upon citizens of the United States to display the Flag this week or all year long.  As part of this observance, say the Pledge of Allegiance at events and if you do not know it the words are

“I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands.  One nation under God indivisible, with liberty and justice for all”. 

This is a time to honor America through celebrating our rich heritage and sharing personal experiences of heartfelt meanings of the Flag.  Join in the celebration by displaying the Flag and reciting or teaching children the Pledge of Allegiance.