Flag Day - June 14, 2012

U.S. Sen John Boozman, Arkansas: Woven in the fabric of the red, white and blue of the American flag are the hopes and dreams of our Forefathers and the vision they had for our nation. This symbol of pride has flown during the gravest days of our history, in the face of adversity and during times of war. It has even made it all the way to the moon. This symbol of liberty is recognized worldwide for the ideals cherished by our nation. Old Glory is central to our history and brings us a sense of pride and above all else, it represents our freedoms.

Today we celebrate the American flag on this holiday, Flag Day. In 1777, the Continental Congress established an official flag for our country. Congress required that "the flag of the United States be made of thirteen stripes, alternate red and white; that the union be thirteen stars, white in a blue field, representing a new constellation." Over the years, the design has changed to represent the addition of states to the union. President Truman officially declared Flag Day a national holiday in 1949; however, Americans had been celebrating the unofficial holiday since the late 1800s.

Read more about Flag Day from the Library of Congress.

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