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Presidential Proclamation: Flag Day and National Flag Week 2026

Original title: Flag Day and National Flag Week, 2026

June 12, 2026

Flag Day National Flag Week Patriotism Federal Holidays Presidential Proclamation

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The Frame

What this does

This mandates the display of the U.S. flag on all federal government buildings and serves as an official call for public observance of patriotic traditions during the nation's 250th anniversary year.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Federal Government Agencies

Agencies are directed to display the U.S. flag on all federal buildings during National Flag Week.

United States Citizens

Citizens are encouraged by the President to display the flag and participate in patriotic observances.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 12, 2026.

What's next

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Background

Flag Day commemorates the adoption of the official flag of the United States by the Second Continental Congress on June 14, 1777. context

Summary

President Donald Trump has officially proclaimed June 14, 2026, as Flag Day and the week of June 14, 2026, as National Flag Week. The encourages citizens to display the American flag and participate in patriotic observances leading up to Independence Day.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Flag Day?

Flag Day is a commemorative day designated by Congress to honor the adoption of the American flag on June 14, 1777.

Am I required to display a flag?

The directs federal officials to display the flag on government buildings and urges all Americans to do so, but it does not impose a legal requirement on private citizens.

Why It Matters

This mandates the display of the U.S. flag on all federal government buildings and serves as an official call for public observance of patriotic traditions during the nation's 250th anniversary year.

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Emphasis on 250th Anniversary

The proclamation explicitly ties the 2026 Flag Day to the 250th anniversary of the United States, framing it as a milestone event.

United States

Connected Entities

organizationExecutive Office of the President“Issuing agency”Map →

locationUnited States“The nation observing the holiday”Map →

organizationSecond Continental Congress“Adopted the original flag resolution in 1777”Map →

personDonald Trump“Issued the proclamation”Map →

Sources

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www.federalregister.gov

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