Flag Day (Noun)
Meaning
Commemorating the adoption of the United States flag in 1777.
Classification
Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
Examples
- In the United States, Flag Day is observed on June 14th every year to commemorate the adoption of the flag in 1777.
- Every year, communities hold events on Flag Day to celebrate and honor the Stars and Stripes that have become a symbol of the country's freedom and strength.
- People observe Flag Day as a symbol of national unity, commemorating the date in 1777 when the Continental Congress passed a resolution adopting the flag of the United States.
- On Flag Day, several patriotic parades and public gatherings are organized by local governments, as well as individuals, as part of their annual tradition to honor the American flag.
- Flag Day began in the late 19th century, originally marking the 100th anniversary of the day the United States adopted its national flag in 1777.