Today in History: Flag Day
Today in History–June 14–the Library of Congress features Flag Day, which celebrates the adoption of the first design of the United States flag by the Continental Congress on this date in 1777. Did you know that there have been 27 official versions of the flag? Get more fascinating flag facts by visiting the Today in History section (see the April 13 entry on the Grand Old Flag as well), then follow the links below to access flag-related primary sources and teaching resources.
Songs related to the American flag
Books and other texts related to the American flag
Flag Day historical newspaper mentions
The History and Myths Surrounding the U.S. Flag streaming webcast
Library blog posts
- Celebrating the Red, White, and Blue Picture This June 14, 2022
- Flag Day and the Flag Code In Custodia Legis blog June 14, 2012
- Of Flags and Flagging Attention Picture This June 12, 2014
- Featuring Our Flag Picture This June 14, 2017
- The U.S. National Flag: A Standard of Design Inside Adams blog July 3, 2013
Edition for Educators—The Grand Old Flag US House of Representatives: History, Art & Archives
Teaching resources