Flag Day is Coming

June 14th is Flag Day on the calendar. But do you know why Flag Day is June 14th? Or why we celebrate Flag Day?

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Bernard Cigrand, a small-town Wisconsin teacher, originated the idea for an annual flag day, to be celebrated across the country every June 14, in 1885.

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It is widely believed that Betsy Ross, made and helped design the first American flag. However, there is no historical evidence that she contributed to Old Glory’s creation. It was not until her grandson William Canby held an 1870 press conference to recount the story that the American public learned of her possible role.

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The lyrics of “The Star-Spangled Banner,” was set to the tune of “To Anacreon in Heaven,” a popular British drinking song.

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You will find out even more about the history of Flag Day and our American Flag at the site https://www.history.com/news/95-years-of-flag-day

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