FLAG ETIQUETTE

Jun 10 2026OPINION

The U. S. Flag: More Than Just Fabric and Thread

June 14th marks a day most people barely notice—Flag Day. But this date isn’t just another holiday. It remembers a decision made in 1777, when a group of leaders agreed on the first design for America’s flag: thirteen stripes and thirteen stars. Back then, the stars weren’t even arranged in a neat p

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