June 14 marks Flag Day, an unofficial federal holiday that commemorates the American flag. The day also serves as an anniversary of the national flag’s adoption in 1777, which was commissioned by the Second Continental Congress during the American Revolution. THIS DAY
June 14 marks Flag Day, an unofficial federal holiday that commemorates the American flag. The day also serves as an anniversary of the national flag’s adoption in 1777, which was commissioned by the Second Continental Congress during the American Revolution. THIS DAY
Last week, New York Times editorial board member Mara Gay proclaimed that the sight of “dozens of American flags” on a pickup truck was “disturbing” because she thought the message those flying the flags were trying to send was that she was
On this day, June 14 … 1777: The Second Continental Congress formally approves the Stars and Stripes design as the national flag of the United States – a day that would become recognized as Flag Day. Also on this day: 1775: The
In the town square of my hometown of Red Oak, Iowa, you see her gleaming in the sunlight. And you see her wave in metro centers and main streets spanning coast to coast, on military bases around the globe and on the
The UEFA Euros 2020 start today and Just Eat has teamed up with Greggs to launch an exciting new offer to mark the event. Customers can get free sausage rolls for a limited time only. Just Eat has just launched a delicious
A Chicago bus driver looking for a way to relieve stress during the coronavirus pandemic jumped into Lake Michigan for a 365th straight day on Saturday. Dan O’Conor, the “Great Lake Jumper,” shares a “High-5” with one of his well-wishers after his
A Chicago bus driver looking for a way to relieve stress during the coronavirus pandemic jumped into Lake Michigan for a 365th straight day on Saturday. Dan O’Conor, the “Great Lake Jumper,” shares a “High-5” with one of his well-wishers after his
On the summer solstice, the Sun is directly over the Tropic of Cancer. After the summer solstice has taken place, the autumnal equinox in September will mark the beginning of autumn. The winter solstice in December marks the beginning of the winter
The leaders of the G-7 will reportedly agree to additional funding to help poorer countries battle climate change, capping the last day of the summit on England’s southwest coast on Sunday. The planned commitment is part of a previous pledge of $100