US Commemorates Flag Day This Week

Chris Crawford of the NH Conservative Future PAC was on hand at the Hillsborough County Republican Committee Flag Day Picnic.

This Thursday, June 14th marks National Flag Day, a day that commemorates the adoption of the US Flag back in 1777. Last year, President Obama extended the Flag Day festivities to Flag Week, saying in a press release on WhiteHouse.gov: NOW, THEREFORE,

How much do you know about Flag Day? President Barack Obama has declared it Flag Week and June 14 as Flag Day. By Gina Tenorio Before we celebrate our independence, the country will get a chance to honor its flag. Flag Day is observed June 14.

Two American Legion posts have planned flag burning ceremonies Thursday, which is Flag Day. The public is welcome at both ceremonies to retire worn flags. Council Bluffs Rainbow Post 2 will hold its 6 pm ceremony outside the Lake Manawa Fire Station,

It's going to be a busy day at Betsy Ross's house in Philadelphia on Thursday. She won't be there, since she died in 1836, but hundreds of tourists will be going through her house. You see, Thursday is Flag Day in the United States.