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Flag Day is an American holiday celebrated on June 14 each year to commemorate the establishment of the official flag of the United States.

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Origins and history:

• Establishment of the flag: On June 14, 1777, the Continental Congress established the first version of the United States flag, which consisted of thirteen stripes of different colors (red and white) and thirteen white stars arranged in a circle on a blue background, symbolizing the thirteen colonies.
• Establishing the holiday: Flag Day was established as a national holiday by President Woodrow Wilson in 1916. It officially became a holiday by an act of Congress in 1949.

Celebrations and customs:

• Raising the flag: On Flag Day, many people raise United States flags over their homes, offices, schools and public institutions. This is often done with respect and the flag raised on the pole.
• Celebrations and parades: In some places, celebrations include ceremonies, speeches, parades and shows related to patriotism and the symbol of the flag.
• Schools and Education: Schools hold lessons and educational events that teach students about the history and significance of the flag and why it is such an important symbol of the country.

Symbolism and meaning:

• The United States flag symbolizes unity, freedom, courage and the ideals on which the United States was founded.
• The thirteen stripes on the flag represent the thirteen colonies that went against Britain during the War of Independence.
• The blue background with stars symbolizes the sky and is a reference to the "blue line" in American history, which the soldiers defending the country never crossed.

Other national flags:

• In addition to Flag Day, there are many other flag-related days of celebration in the United States, such as Veterans Day, Memorial Day and Independence Day.

Cultural impact:

• Flag Day has had an impact on American culture, helping to uphold patriotism and reminding us of the importance of the flag as a national symbol.

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1. Date of celebration: Flag Day is celebrated on June 14 each year.
2. Origins: The holiday commemorates the establishment of the first official flag of the United States by the Continental Congress in 1777.
3. Symbolism of the flag: The flag of the United States consists of thirteen horizontal stripes of different colors (red and white) and a blue square with white stars representing the states.
4. Establishing the holiday: Flag Day was officially established as a national holiday by President Woodrow Wilson in 1916.
5. Congress Act: In 1949, Congress passed a law that reaffirmed June 14 as Flag Day and recommended that the president proclaim the day with a special message.
6. Raising the flag: During Flag Day, many people in the United States raise flags to masts over their homes, offices and public institutions.
7. Patriotic celebrations: The celebration includes ceremonies, speeches and parades related to patriotism and the meaning of the flag.
8. Education: Schools hold lessons and educational events that teach students about the history and significance of the flag.
9. Auxiliary flag-related days: In addition to Flag Day, there are other days associated with the flag, such as Veterans Day, Memorial Day and Independence Day.
10. Meaning of the symbol: The flag of the United States is a symbol of unity, freedom and courage and the ideals on which the country was founded. It has deep meaning for Americans and is present in many aspects of culture and social life.