Adopted June 14, 1777, the U.S. flag represents more than the original 13 colonies and the 50 states, it serves as a symbol of freedom and a reminder of those who proudly serve our country. Happy #FlagDay | U.S. Customs and Border Protection

3.5K views · 111 reactions | On this day in 1777, the Continental Congress introduced the very first official American flag. Our flag represents the ideals we strive for as Americans. #flagday | Standing For Freedom Center | Facebook

On this day in 1777, the Second Continental Congress passed a resolution that declared the creation and design of the U.S. flag. The remembrance was a local or state holiday until June 1916, when President Woodrow Wilson declared Flag Day a national event. | U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

1.9M views · 91K reactions | A patriotic artist spent his Independence Day protesting Nike by painting the Betsy Ross flag outside the company's headquarters in New York City. | Fox News | Facebook