06/14/2026
The United States flag was adopted on June 14, 1777. Inspired by decades of state and local celebrations, Flag Day was officially established by a Proclamation of President Woodrow Wilson. On August 3rd, 1949, President Harry Truman signed an Act of Congress designating June 14 of each year as National Flag Day.
In 1958, a 17 year old Boy Scout named Bob Heft designed the current U.S. flag as part of a school
project. Heft received a B- from his teacher, but President Eisenhower liked the design so much he
chose it as the official flag two years later.
