This June 14, the American Union commemorates Flag’s day, also know as Flag Day, in English. Through this celebration, Americans commemorate the creation and history of the most important national symbol: the country’s flag.
The commemoration takes place every June 14 since it was a day like this, but in 1777, when the American flag was introduced for the first time in history. Although the exact origin of the first flag is not known, Experts on the subject say that it was Congressman Francis Hopkinson, from New Jersey, who introduced the designwhile the Philadelphia seamstress, Betsy Ross, was in charge of the embroidery.
From 1777 to the present day, The country has had a total of 27 official versions of the American flag. The current version It dates back to July 4, 1960, when Hawaii became the 50th state of the American Union.; while the first time Flag Day was observed It was in 1916 thanks to President Woodrow Wilson. By 1927, President Coolidge issued another proclamation to observe Flag Day on June 14, but it was not until August 3, 1949, when Congress approved the national observance and President Truman signed it into law.
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Flag Day 2024: Is Flag Day an official holiday in the United States?
Despite the relevance of Flag Day, This date does not represent a federal holiday in the United States, which means that companies and institutions, both public and private, will carry out their work activities regularly.. However, it is expected that Parades or commemorative events are held in several cities and towns.
Having said that, The American Union only recognizes a total of eleven national holidays. During these, companies and public institutions suspend work and give paid days off to their workers by law, while private companies They reserve the right to work or not. These days are:
- New Year: January 1
- Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.: Third Monday in January
- Washington’s Birthday or Presidents’ Day: Third Monday in February
- Memorial Day or Memorial Day: Last Monday in May
- Juneteenth Day: 19th of June
- Independence Day: July 4th
- Labor Day or Labor Day: First Monday of September
- Columbus Day: October’s second Monday
- Veterans Day or Veterans Day: November 11th
- Thanksgiving or Thanksgiving Day: Fourth Thursday of November
- Christmas: December 25th
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