In commemoration of the anniversary of its adoption, June 14 marks Flag Day in the United States. Since its conception in 1777 it has undergone several modifications until reaching the current version. It is one of the best known symbols in the world, it represents patriotism among the residents of this country.
The United States was a British colony until the declaration of its independence on July 4, 1776. At that time, there was no official flag, despite the fact that during the War of Independence they used one that they called the “American flag”. After a few months and after achieving its independence, the flag was created as a national symbol.
The first badge had 13 horizontal stripes and 13 stars, representing each of the colonies seeking independence from the United Kingdom. Later, new states were incorporated, so more stars were added to the flag.
The current banner consists of 13 stripes, three colors, white that represents purity, blue that symbolizes justice and perseverance, and red that evokes courage and courage, in addition to the 50 stars that represent the number of States, the They are located in the upper left part of the flag on a blue background.
In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson officially proclaimed June 14 as Flag Day, the celebration was signed into law by Congress in August 1949, ratified by President Harry Truman. Although the holiday is not a federal holiday, the day is dedicated to Americans recognizing its importance in the country's history. The United States flag is considered a symbol of freedom, which is why Americans recite before it the Pledge of Allegiance, a civic demonstration that was recognized by Congress on June 22, 1942, 50 years after the its first version elaborated in 1892.
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