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Flag Day
Celebrated June 14, Flag Day is a day for U.S. citizens to honor their country's flag.
Flag Day was first observed in a Wisconsin school on June 14, 1885. The teacher who initiated the first Flag Day observance launched a national campaign, which spurred schools and cities around the nation to begin similar observances.
In 1949, President Truman signed a proclamation declaring June 14th of each year as National Flag Day.
Sites listed in this category focus on the history and observance of Flag Day. Sites which focus on the U.S. Flag, but not Flag Day, are more appropriately listed in Reference/Flags/Regional/USA. Sites designed especially for children are listed in http://dmoz.org/Kids_and_Teens/People_and_Society/Holidays_and_Celebrations/Flag_Day/.
Sites in Flag Day
National Flag Day Foundation, Inc.
Organization encourages U.S. citizens to participate in Flag Day celebrations.
Stoney Hill Schoolhouse - Flag Day
More than a century ago, a 19-year-old schoolteacher held the first Flag Day exercises in a little country schoolhouse located near Fredonia, Wisc. This site pictures that schoolhouse and tells the rest of the story.
Flag Day Quest
Site designed by first -grade teachers at Kent Primary School features Internet treasure hunt suitable for younger readers.
Sheryl's Holiday Site: Flag Day
Brief history of the Pledge of Allegiance, as well as links to other sites related to the U.S. flag.
A Salute to Flag Day
Education World lesson plan provides classroom activities for recognizing and celebrating Flag Day.
The Fourth of July vs. Flag Day
Explains the difference between the two holidays and tells why each is important to U.S. citizens.
ChildFun's Flag Crafts and Activities
Flag activities appropriate for U.S. patriotic holidays.
On Flag Day Celebrate America's Core Values
Argues that Flag Day is a time to celebrate American values and that American culture is superior to all other cultures.
Flag Day Holiday Insights
Information on Flag Day and related subjects. Includes how to properly fly and care for the flag.
Annie's Flag Day Page
All about the U.S. holiday, along with the Pledge of Allegiance, definitions of what "flag" means, and history of the observance.
Cyber Grandma and Flag Day
History and traditions of the U.S. Flag Day.
Absolutely for Flag Day
Celebrating Flag Day on June 14th. History of the flag, what the colors stand for, a monolouge by the US Flag, poems honouring the flag, patriotic midi collection, flag etiquette, crafts, trivia, and screensavers.
The Flag of the United States
The history of the American flag and how Flag Day become a U.S. holiday.
The Importance of Flag Day
Editorial article examines the significance of the flag's birth and the importance of honoring the flag today.
Australian National Flag Day
Tells about Flag Day in Australia and includes a little of the country's history. |
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