Flag Day
June 14 is Flag Day in the United States. The day became one of celebration in 1916, enacted under President Woodrow Wilson. This date marks the anniversary of the Second Constitutional Convention passing a resolution for “the flag of the United States be 13 stripes, alternate red and white,” and that “the union be 13 stars, white in a blue field, representing a new constellation.”
Background
When the American Revolution began in 1775, colonists were not fighting under one flag. In most cases, regiments fought while representing their own local flags. Many of these flags still reflected remnants of the British Union Jack. Resulting in confusion, as colonists were fighting the British. Therefore, to unify and distance themselves from British forces, the Convention delegates propose a resolution for a new symbol to represent the United States.
Behind the Design
June 14,1777 marks the beginnings of the flag as we know it today. The stars are intended to represent the forming of a new nation and a new constellation in the heavens. The background of blue in which the stars lay, represents perseverance. While the 13 red and white stripes represent the 13 original colonies declaring their independence. The choice of red is for bravery and the white is for innocence.
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Sources: Britanica.com, History.com and State Symbols USA and America’s Library
