Flag Day – Page 2 – Cruesbreck Flags

June 14, 2024 – A New Constellation

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On June 14, 1777, the Continental Congress passed a simple resolution, reading, “Resolved, that the flag of the thirteen United States be thirteen stripes, alternate red and while; that the…

May 1, 2024 – Austria

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Today, the flag of Austria flies in celebration of flag day in that nation. First used as a national symbol is 1230, the Austrian flag was officially adopted on May…

January 7, 2024 – Italy and New Mexico

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Today, the flag of Italy and New Mexico fly. In Italy, January 7th is Festa del Tricolore (National Flag Day). The official celebration of the day is held in Reggio Emilia,…

August 5, 2023 – Japan & Colorado

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Today, the flags of Japan and Colorado fly. The flag of Japan flies in celebration of Flag day in Japan. Flag of Japan The flag of the state of Colorado…

January 23, 2023 – Belgium

Today, the flag of the Kingdom of Belgium flies to commemorate its placement in the Belgian constitution on January 23, 1831. Flag of Belgium

June 14, 2022 – A New Constellation

On this date in 1777, the United States Congress passed a resolution setting the details of our first national flag. Over the intervening 200+ years, the design has changed, but…

February 15, 2022 – Canada

On this date in 1965, Canada’s Maple Leaf flag became the flag of our neighbor to the north. This flag was the result of a long, contentious debate across Canada…

January 24, 2022 – Belgium

Today, the flag of Belgium flies in a belated commemoration of Flag Day in this European nation. The flag of Belgium was adopted on January 23, 1831. Flag of Belgium

June 26, 2021 – Finland

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Today, the flag of Finland flies in honor of Midsummer Day and the Day of the Finnish flag. The flag of Finland (Finnish: Suomen lippu), also called Siniristilippu ("Blue Cross Flag"), dates from the beginning…

June 14, 2021 – A New Constellation

In the United States, today is flag day, the anniversary of Congress passing the first resolution designating a national flag for the United States. Last year, I wrote fairly eloquently…