On This Day In History June 14 1777 Congress Adopts Stars On june 14, 1877, the first flag day observance was held on the 100th anniversary of the adoption of the stars and stripes. as instructed by congress, the u.s. flag was flown from all public. On june 14, 1777, the continental congress approved the design of a national flag since 1916, when president woodrow wilson issued a presidential proclamation establishing a national flag day on june 14, americans have commemorated the adoption of the stars and stripes in many ways–displaying the flag in the front of their homes, parades, and other patriotic observances.
This Day In History Jun 14 1777 Congress Adopts The Stars And On this day in history, june 14, 1777, the nation adopted the u.s. flag. here's more on the history and iterations of the u.s. flag — and what some presidents have said about this symbol of freedom. An icon used to represent a menu that can be toggled by interacting with this icon. Updated: 06 14 2017 12:00 am edt. on this day in 1777, the continental congress passed the flag act. it said, “resolved: that the flag of the united states be made of 13 stripes, alternate red. The current flag with 50 stars is the longest rendition in use, with hawaii being the last state to gain statehood in 1959. on 14 june 1877, the first flag day observance was held on the 100th anniversary of the adoption of the stars and stripes. as instructed by congress, the us flag was flown from all public buildings across the country.
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