It was June 14th, 1885 at the Stony Hill School in Waubeka, Wisconsin; a young teacher by the name of Bernard J. Cigrand gave his class an assignment. The then 19 year old teachers placed a 10 inch flag with 38 stars on his desk and asked they write essay with an explanation of the flags significance. This was to commemorate Congresses adoption of Stars & Stripes as the flag is the United States on this day in 1777.
For this teacher it was the beginning of a long and devoted effort to bring national recognition and observation to Flag Day. Finally, in 1949 President Truman signed the Act of Congress making the Fourteenth Day of June National Flag Day!
Mr. Cigrand is generally credited with being "the Father of Flag Day" . The man who almost singlehandledly established the holiday.
Today also celebrates the United States Army Birthday!
Happy 238th Birthday US Army!
Thank you for protecting the flag and the Americans that live under it and pledge our love to!
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