The Forgotten History of June 14: Why We Celebrate Flag Day
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Ridgewood NJ, Every year on June 14, a wave of red, white, and blue sweeps across the United States. While it might look like an early warm-up for the Fourth of July, this day holds its own unique, centuries-old legacy.
Flag Day is the official American holiday dedicated to honoring the adoption of the Stars and Stripes. But how did a simple piece of fabric become a national symbol of unity, and why do we still celebrate it today?
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