flag day

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noun

, (sometimes initial capital letters)

1. tag day.

Flag Day

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noun

1. June 14, the anniversary of the day (June 14, 1777) when Congress adopted the Stars and Stripes as the national flag of the United States.

flag day

¹

noun

1. a day on which money is collected by a charity and small flags, emblems, or stickers are given to contributors

Flag Day

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noun

1. June 14, the annual holiday in the US to celebrate the adoption in 1777 of the Stars and Stripes

Word History and Origins

Origin of flag day¹

First recorded in 1910–15

Example Sentences

Sean Penn’s daughter just expects too much of him in Flag Day.

From Time

After what men have suffered from the flag-day sex, no wonder they get vindictive when they have a chance of retaliation.

From Project Gutenberg

In case he should discover any new land, arrangements have been made to hold a flag-day for the inhabitants, if any.

From Project Gutenberg

Packing for prisoners three mornings a week, canteen work twice, and every Flag-day going.

From Project Gutenberg

It is interesting to note that to-day is the anniversary of the day that was not a Flag-day last year.

From Project Gutenberg

More About Flag Day

What is Flag Day?

In the U.S., the holiday known as Flag Day marks the anniversary of the day in 1777 that Congress adopted the U.S. national flag, known as the Stars and Stripes.

Unlike other patriotic holidays in the U.S., such as Independence Day and Memorial Day, Flag Day is not typically celebrated as a major holiday.

There are a few other holidays throughout the world that are also known as Flag Day, including one in Italy commemorating the creation of the Italian tricolor flag and a holiday observed by some Buddhists.

In the U.K., the term flag day (sometimes capitalized) refers to a day on which money is collected for a charity. Part of this tradition involves flags, tags, stickers, or some other emblem being given to those who contribute. It is also called a tag day.

When is Flag Day?

In the U.S., Flag Day is always observed on June 14.

Where does Flag Day come from?

Flag Day was officially established in the U.S. in 1916.

According to legend, the first American flag was made by Betsy Ross based on a sketch she was given by George Washington. At the time, the flag consisted of 13 alternately red and white horizontal stripes (representing the original states) with a blue rectangle in the corner containing 13 white stars in a circle. New stars were added as more states were added to the Union, and there are currently 50 stars in a lined pattern.

Did you know ... ?

What are some words that often get used in discussing Flag Day?

• American
• flag
• Stars and Stripes
• holiday
• Betsy Ross

How is Flag Day used in real life?

In the U.S., Flag Day is sometimes observed by displaying American flags, but it’s not popularly celebrated as a major holiday.

Flag Day 2021 Monday, June 14 – 30, 2021

A Virtual Exhibit

Flag Day commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States on June 14,1777 by resolution of the Second Continental Congress.

Image: Flag on the roof at Federal Hall NM pic.twitter.com/F5ItVtDdiq

— Federal Hall National Memorial (@FederalHallNPS) May 22, 2021

Pennsylvania is the only state to observe Flag Day as a legal holiday. Read why: https://t.co/dh7BOMaBIG pic.twitter.com/EfuFX3iALw

— The Intelligencer (@TheIntellNews) June 14, 2017

Many county offices to close Friday to observe Flag Day http://t.co/DKTqF7ajww

— Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (@PittsburghPG) June 12, 2014

 

Try using Flag Day!

True or False?

A holiday known as Flag Day is also observed in some countries other than the U.S.