The U.S. State Department’s “ One Flag Policy ” mandates that only the American flag — except for specific instances, such as ...

on the 100th anniversary of the Flag Resolution of 1777. However, it is believed that the first annual recognition of the flag's birthday dates to 1885 when schoolteacher BJ Cigrand organized a ...

Flag Day is celebrated on June 14 to honor the day in 1777 when the flag was officially recognized by the United States. When it comes to the American flag, there are different sets of rules and ...