06/12/2026
FUN FACT FRIDAY!!!
FLAG DAY IS THIS WEEKEND πΊπΈ
The American flag has been modified 27 times since 1777.
Did you know that every part of the American flag has a special meaning?
β The 50 stars represent the 50 states in the United States.
π΄βͺ The 13 stripes represent the original 13 colonies that declared independence from Great Britain in 1776.
π₯ Red symbolizes valor and bravery.
β¬ White symbolizes purity and innocence.
π¦ Blue symbolizes vigilance, perseverance, and justice.
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Flag Day is celebrated on June 14 because on that day in 1777, the Second Continental Congress adoption of the United States flag approved the first official American flag.
There is a U.S. Flag Code that provides guidance on the respectful display and handling of the flag. Check It out
https://www.va.gov/opa/publications/celebrate/flagdisplay.pdf