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This resolution commemorates Flag Day on June 14, 2025, and provides a rich historical background about the American flag. The document traces the flag's origins, highlighting that the current 50-star version was first officially raised on July 4, 1960, and that the original design was adopted by the Continental Congress on June 14, 1777, with thirteen alternating red and white stripes and thirteen white stars on a blue field. The resolution notes New York's unique connection to the flag, as it was first flown at Fort Stanwix on August 3, 1777, and first flown "under fire" at the Battle of Oriskany. It references interesting historical anecdotes, such as the legend of Betsy Ross sewing the first flag and the origin of the term "Old Glory." The resolution also emphasizes proper flag etiquette, such as flying the flag with respect, during appropriate times, and illuminated at night. Additionally, it mentions that Flag Day was first celebrated in 1877, officially established by President Woodrow Wilson in 1916, and made a national observance by President Harry S. Truman in 1949. The resolution ultimately calls for pausing to commemorate Flag Day, recognizing the flag as a symbol of national unity, power, and purpose.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/J119