Flag Day and National Flag Week, 2026

Key Points

• This proclamation officially names June 14, 2026, as Flag Day and the week starting that day as National Flag Week. It follows a long tradition of honoring the American flag and its history.
• Trump asks all Americans to display the flag at their homes and businesses during this week. He also orders the flag to be flown on all federal government buildings to show national pride.
• The timing is special because it happens during the 250th year of the United States. The proclamation highlights the flag as a symbol of freedom, strength, and the country's shared history.
• The document mentions previous actions taken to protect the flag. These include rules to hold people accountable for damaging the flag and a policy to cancel visas for foreign nationals who disrespect it.
• Americans are encouraged to celebrate from Flag Day all the way through Independence Day on July 4th. This includes attending public gatherings and saying the Pledge of Allegiance together.

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