Celebrate Flag Day – June 14th, 2010

Although Flag Day has been celebrated in communities and states since the late 1800s, it wasn’t officially established by the Proclamation of President Woodrow Wilson until May 30th, 1916. President Truman signed an Act of Congress designating June 14th of each year as National Flag Day on August 3, 1949. Read more about the history of Flag Day here.

Lessons and activities to help you celebrate Flag Day in your classroom are available here.