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Question of the Day: What Does Flag Day Mean to You?

Tuesday marks Flag Day, an observation of the adoption of the American flag – but what does the day mean to you?

Flag Day, with origins that date back to 1885, was created to observe the 108th anniversary of the official adoption of the American flag, according to USFlag.org. As years went on the day evolved, from classroom celebrations to being recognized by a Proclamation of President Woodrow Wilson.

Our Question of the Day for Tuesday is, “What Does Flag Day Mean to You?”

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