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Archive Home > 2008 > June > 14 > Stars and Stripes adopted as national flag in 1777

Stars and Stripes adopted as national flag in 1777

By The Associated Press / The Bulletin
June 14, 2008

Today is Saturday, June 14, the 166th day of 2008. There are 200 days left in the year. This is Flag Day.

Today’s Highlight in History

On June 14, 1777, the Continental Congress in Philadelphia adopted the Stars and Stripes as the national flag.

On this date

In 1775, the Continental....

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