Flag Day and the States That Joined the Union
A brief note on Flag Day observed June 14, marking 1777 adoption of the Stars and Stripes by the Continental Congress. Describes the original 13 stripes and stars and today’s 50 stars, one per state, with a nod to celebrating flag displays by state joining dates.
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