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2. Flag Day (United States) - Wikipedia

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   Quincy, Massachusetts, has had an annual Flag Day parade since 1952 and claims that it "is the longest-running parade of its kind" in the U.S. [29] From 1967 to 2017, the largest Flag Day parade was held annually in Troy, New York, which based its parade on the Quincy parade and typically drew 50,000 spectators.

3. Flag Day is Friday: Here's the symbolism and history behind ...

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   The U.S. flag is usually flown at full staff on Flag Day, though a president or state governor issues a proclamation to fly it at half staff. People are also reading: Flags are half-staff in Texas ...

4. Flag Day - Wikipedia

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   A flag day is a flag-related holiday, a day designated for flying a certain flag (such as a national flag) or a day set aside to celebrate a historical event such as a nation's adoption of its flag. Flag days are usually codified in national statutes passed by legislative bodies or parliaments ; however, in some countries a decree or ...

5. A June tradition in Quincy returns for the 73rd years. Here's ...

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   Quincy celebrates its 73rd annual Flag Day Parade on Saturday, June 15. Skip to main content. Sign in. Mail. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 more ways to reach us ...

6. Flag Day is June 14. What is the meaning? Is it a federal ...

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   Flag Day marks the day, 246 years ago, when Betsy Ross' creation of the Stars & Stripes as our national American flag. Here's how to display a U.S. flag.

7. National flag - Wikipedia

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   A national flag is a flag that represents and symbolizes a given nation. It is flown by the government of that nation, but can also be flown by its citizens. A national flag is typically designed with specific meanings for its colours and symbols, which may also be used separately from the flag as a symbol of the nation.

8. Flag of the United States Coast Guard - Wikipedia

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   This flag, like the union jack, appears to be the canton or upper corner of the Revenue cutter ensign. [1] An illustration in 1917 shows the Coast Guard standard as a white flag with a blue eagle and 13 stars in a semicircle surrounding it. Later, the words, "United States Coast Guard-- Semper Paratus" were added. [1]

9. The Juneteenth Flag: The History Behind Its Colors and Symbols

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   The red, white, and blue design of the Juneteenth flag may not be quite as iconic as the one emblazoned on the U.S. flag, but for Black Americans, the flag commemorating their emancipation is ...