On June 14, 1777, the Second Continental Congress adopted the United States flag. We now know this day as Flag Day.

Our country’s flag has flown proudly since Revolutionary War. During this country’s expansion across the continent, the flag flew. As the nation was torn apart by a civil war less than 90 years after its founding, the flag flew. During this country’s defense of liberty in the two world wars, the flag flew. When man broke free of the earth and landed on the moon, the flag flew. When the rebuilding began after Islamic terrorists attacked this nation, the flag flew. And, the flag still flies.

Traditionally, the president issues a proclamation observing Flag Day. The current occupant of the White House has done so this year.

We joint in encouraging everyone to show proper respect and allegiance to the flag of the United States, in accordance with the proper rules of etiquette.

The flag represents this great nation. Fly it proudly.