06/14/2026
America 250: The Flag and the Spirit of 1776
On June 14, 1777, the Continental Congress approved the design of a national flag for the new United States.
From the Revolutionary generation to the present day, the American flag has stood as a symbol of independence, unity, sacrifice, and the enduring promise of liberty.
As we celebrate America 250, Flag Day reminds us that the ideals of 1776 must be remembered, defended, and passed forward: freedom, self-government, faith, family, service, and love of country.
Here in Suffolk County, those principles continue to live in our homes, communities, veterans, first responders, and civic life.