Uncategorized May 4, 2021 – Rhode Island Independence Day 2021-05-04 On May 4, 1776, the colony of Rhode Island declared its independence from the United Kingdom, making it the first non-indigenous nation in North America. This act preceded the other…
Uncategorized May 3, 2021 – Japan Constitution Memorial Day 2021-05-03 Today, the flag of Japan flies in commemoration of Constitution Memorial Day in Japan. It celebrates the Japanese constitution coming into effect on May 3, 1947. The constitution of Japan…
Uncategorized February 4, 2021 – Finland & Mexico 2021-02-052021-02-04 Today, the flags of Finland and Mexico fly. The Finnish flag flies in commemoration of J.L. Runeberg's birthday. Born in 1904, Runeberg was was the national poet of Finland who…
Uncategorized July 28, 2020 – Ratification of the 14th Amendment 2020-07-28 On July 28, 1868 Secretary of State William H. Seward proclaimed the official adoption of the 14th Amendment to the Constitution. This amendment, arguably one of the most consequential amendments…
Uncategorized July 27, 2020 – Puerto Rico Constitution Day 2020-07-27 Today, the flag of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico flies, in recognition of Puerto Rico’s Constitution Day, which was July 25th. Constitution Day recognizes the formal establishment of the Commonwealth…
Uncategorized April 28, 2020 – Maryland 2020-04-282020-04-27 Today, the flag of the state of Maryland flies, in recognition of the state's ratification of the United States Constitution on April 28, 1788. Maryland was the seventh state to…
Uncategorized June 25, 2019 – Virginia 2019-06-252020-05-29 On June 25, 1788, the Commonwealth of Virginia became the 10th state to ratify the Constitution of the United States. I purchased this Virginia flag on an impromptu trip to…
Uncategorized June 21, 2019 – New Hampshire 2019-06-212020-05-29 On June 21, 1788, the state of New Hampshire officially ratified the United States Constitution. As it was the ninth state to do so, the Constitution officially came into effect,…
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