(OLNEY/NEWTON) Today in Flag Day 2024, a day to note the creation and meaning of our flag of the United States of America. It was on this date 247 years ago that the U.S. Congress created our national flag by commemorating the creation of the Stars and Stripes. When it comes to symbolism, Old Glory has a star sewn into a blue background, which represents every 50 state. While the star also represents justice, perseverance, and vigilance, the flag’s red stripes are for valor and the white strips are for purity and innocence. For information on flag etiquette, all the details are available on the nationalflagfoundation.org website.
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