Today we celebrate Flag Day, June 14.


Flag Day is celebrated every year on June 14 in remembrance of the adoption of the flag of the United States in 1777, as it is a national symbol of patriotism and freedom. In 1775, the “Grand Union” flag, also known as the Continental Colors, was flown in the colonies.

 

and what else . . . its national bourbon day

https://www.nationalbourbonday.com/

 

June 14 is the official Army Birthday in 1775 when the Second Continental Congress created the Continental Army of existing militias (some that still exist today in the Army National Guard and are likely senior to all US Army units) to protect the Northern colonies from British troops.

And...

-- Chuck

 

Today is my Dads birthday. He died early at age 59. I will toast a drink to him later today at dinner.

 

Good to know, thanks.

 

My Dad's too, except he died at 40.