Flag Day – Honoring the American Spirit
Observed annually on June 14th, Flag Day celebrates the adoption of the United States flag in 1777. This patriotic occasion reminds us of the enduring values our flag represents: freedom, unity, resilience, and hope.
A Brief History: Flag Day commemorates the day the Second Continental Congress passed the Flag Resolution on June 14, 1777, declaring that the flag of the United States be made of 13 stripes, alternating red and white, and 13 white stars on a blue field, representing the original colonies.
Though not a federal holiday, Flag Day holds deep meaning, especially in communities across the country that host parades, ceremonies, and educational events to honor the red, white, and blue.
Why It Matters to Us: At Northern Pharmacy & Medical Equipment, we proudly recognize Flag Day as a moment to reflect on the freedoms we enjoy—and to honor the individuals and families we serve every day, especially our veterans, seniors, and caregivers.
Did you happen to know?
President Woodrow Wilson officially established Flag Day in 1916.
Pennsylvania is the only state to observe Flag Day as a state holiday.
The American flag has been modified 27 times since its original adoption to reflect the growth of the nation.
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