Happy Flag Day!
June 14th commemorates adopting the flag of the United States, which all began June 14, 1775. There is the story of Betsy Ross stitching up the flag, of course, and there is the lesser known man, a schoolteacher, Bernard J. Cigrand, who led a quiet campaign to create a place the date of recognition on our calendars.
It’s a holiday many people do not notice. My current office calendar doesn’t even have it marked. And it’s from my alma mater. I’ll have to speak with them about that.
Everything is still open: banks, libraries, government agencies. There will be no parades. No special store sales. You might see some flags outside. That reminds me *scampers outside quickly*
Ah—that’s better. Although it is supposed to rain today so we will have to see…
June 14th happens to be my birthday, and for too many years I believed my mother who said, “All the neighbors know it’s your birthday and they have hung out their flag for you!”
I would still like to believe the flags are out for my birthday. I will settle for a card or call from my family.
Happy Flag Day!
Pam Webb 
Happy Flag Day! I definitely remember learning about Betsy Ross in school!
Yay for Betsy!
Happy birthday! I have another friend with a July 14 birthday, and it always reminds me of Flag Day.
A holiday (kind of ) birthday is special!
Maybe on our birthdays we should hang out a flag with our image on it. Happy Birthday, Pam!
Thanks! I will run your suggestion up the flagpole.
You were that kid who could always answer the teacher’s question, “Does anybody know what is special about today?” I used to nail Pearl Harbor Day (my birthday), much to my elementary teachers’ surprise.😊
Unfortunately school was usually out just before my birthday. I regret all the class birthday parties I missed by a day or so. Pearl Harbor Day—now that is a momentous day for a birthday .