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American Legion respectfully retires U.S. flags

American Legion respectfully retires U.S. flags

Update: 2024-06-18
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Across the nation, Flag Day — June 14 — is the day we, as Americans, honor our nation’s flag, Old Glory, by displaying her in numerous ways to show our patriotism. On this day in 1777, during the American Revolution, the Continental Congress in Philadelphia adopted the “Stars and Stripes” as the official national flag. Throughout American history, the flag has been honored, inspiring, feared by our enemies, and defiled by our own people. Throughout these times, Old Glory stands proud. Today, there is another way to honor our flag by honorably retiring old flags; by custom, this is by...

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American Legion respectfully retires U.S. flags

American Legion respectfully retires U.S. flags