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The red and white and starry blue - is freedom's shield and hope.
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Flag Day in the United States is celebrated on June 14, the day in 1777 when the Continental Congress adopted Stars and Stripes as US flag, by resolution. Although not an observed federal holiday, it is a deemed day of national observance. Parades, essay contests, ceremonies,and picnics are a few of the advanced events that follow from veterans groups, schools and even National Flag Day foundation in conjunction with Flag Day celebrations. Lots of people fly the US flag in their homes or even on their business premises.
The American flag is a central symbol of Memorial Day, often displayed at half-staff until noon, then raised to full-staff, symbolizing the nation's respect for the fallen and resilience.
Red poppies have become a symbol of remembrance for war veterans since World War I, inspired by the poem In Flanders Fields, and are often worn or displayed on Memorial Day.
Visits to military cemeteries and memorials, particularly Arlington National Cemetery, are traditional Memorial Day activities, with many graves decorated with flags and flowers to honor the fallen.
