flag day

240 years ago, on June 14, 1777, the Second Continental Congress issued a resolution officially declaring the stars and stripes design as the official flag of the United States. As we celebrate Flag Day, here's a salute to another majestic red, white and blue symbol that we take pride in, the Wyoming state flag...

On June 14, 1777, the United States Continental Congress officially adopted the stars and stripes as our national symbol. In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson declared June 14th as Flag Day. In 1949, National Flag Day was established by an act of Congress...

Are you flying 'Old Glory' on Flag Day? Flag Day is celebrated each year on June 14 and it's always great to see lots of 'Stars and Stripes' waving in the Wyoming wind. Where's Cheyenne's biggest flag?

Here's a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1777 – The Stars and Stripes is adopted by Congress as the Flag of the United States (More info) 1789 – Whiskey distilled from maize is first produced by American clergyman the Rev. Elijah Craig (More info)