Let’s Celebrate Flag Day on the 14th

For Flag Day 1942, President Franklin D. Roosevelt launched an international “United Flag Day” or “United Nations Day“, celebrating solidarity among the World War II Allies, six months after the Declaration by United Nations.^[22][23] It was observed in New York City as the “New York at War” parade, and throughout the United States and internationally from 1942 to 1944.^{[citation needed]}

The annual celebrations on Flag Day and also Defenders Day in Maryland (September 12, since 1814) commemorate the Star-Spangled Banner and its creator Mary Pickersgill, for the huge emblem that flew over Fort McHenry guarding Baltimore harbor during the British Royal Navy‘s three days attack in the Battle of Baltimore during the War of 1812 (1812–1815).^{[citation needed]}

Through all the violence, hatered, and politics, I believe our flag is sacred.

Melinda