American Hero Bundy Cobb also participated in the Carrollton, Georgia festival, joining a large crowd of patriots representing the national VFAF organization. Nearby he also greeted leftist protesters face to face while wearing his Trump hat.
VFAF also joined the Paulding County GOP Flag Waving in Dallas Georgia. The event was organized by County Chair Ricky Hess, joined by district chair Jim Tully and Paulding County Commissioner Tim Estes. VFAF's Stan Fitzgerald, a member of Paulding GOP, joined dozens of patriots showing their patriotism at the high-volume roadway.
Flag Day is observed every year on June 14 to commemorate the adoption of the American flag by the Second Continental Congress in 1777. On that day, Congress passed a resolution stating, “Resolved, That the flag of the United States be thirteen stripes, alternate red and white; that the union be thirteen stars, white in a blue field, representing a new constellation.” This marked the birth of the iconic Stars and Stripes and symbolized the unity of the original thirteen colonies under a new nation.
While the flag was officially adopted in the 18th century, it wasn't until the late 19th century that efforts to recognize a national Flag Day began to gain momentum. A key figure in this movement was Bernard J. Cigrand, a 19-year-old schoolteacher from Waubeka, Wisconsin. On June 14, 1885, Cigrand organized the first formal observance of Flag Day at his school. He became a tireless advocate for the cause, promoting the idea of a national day to honor the flag through speeches, essays, and public outreach.
President Woodrow Wilson gave the movement national visibility in 1916 when he issued a proclamation officially establishing June 14 as Flag Day. However, it was not until 1949 that Congress passed legislation recognizing it as a national observance. President Harry S. Truman signed the measure into law, ensuring that June 14 would be set aside each year to honor the American flag. Although Flag Day is not a federal holiday and does not result in a day off for most Americans, it is a recognized and respected observance throughout the country.
Flag Day is typically marked by patriotic displays, educational activities, and public ceremonies. Communities across the country hold parades, flag-raising events, and school programs dedicated to the meaning and history of the flag. In particular, cities like Philadelphia—home of the Betsy Ross House—and Waubeka, Wisconsin, where Cigrand initiated the first celebration, are known for their significant Flag Day traditions.
The American flag represents more than just the identity of a country. It stands as a symbol of the values on which the United States was founded: liberty, justice, and unity. From its original thirteen stars to the current fifty, each iteration of the flag reflects the nation's growth and the enduring strength of its democratic ideals. Flag Day offers an opportunity for Americans to reflect on those values and the sacrifices made to uphold them. Whether through formal ceremonies or simple displays of the flag, June 14 is a day of pride, remembrance, and national unity.
