1916 - On May 30, 1916, President Woodrow Wilson issued a presidential proclamation establishing a national Flag Day on June 14.

Flag Day commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States on June 14, 1777, by resolution of the Second Continental Congress. The holiday was officially established by President Woodrow Wilson's proclamation in 1916, but it was not until 1949 that National Flag Day was established by an Act of Congress. Flag Day is not a federal holiday, but it is observed in many communities across the country with parades, ceremonies, and the display of the American flag. It is a time for Americans to reflect on the importance of the flag and the values it represents.