Two-hundred and thirty-two years ago on June 14, 1777, the Second Continental Congress adopted by resolution the Stars and Stripes as the official flag of the United States of America.However, one hundred and thirty-nine years went by before Woodrow Wilson the 28th President of the United States issued a proclamation in 1916, declaring June 14 as Flag Day.
Later in 1949, through an Act of Congress, National Flag Day was established.
Later in 1949, through an Act of Congress, National Flag Day was established.
Although not a nationally observed U.S. holiday, through the years most Americans have traditionally flown Old Glory on June 14 and during the duration of that week.
To continue this patriotic practice, I urge each resident and business owner within the City of Apalachicola to display the Stars and Stripes along with the City Flag if you have one, in observance of Flag Day.
To continue this patriotic practice, I urge each resident and business owner within the City of Apalachicola to display the Stars and Stripes along with the City Flag if you have one, in observance of Flag Day.
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