Saluting the Grand Old Flag June 14

I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

Words we’ve recited since school days, learning their powerful meaning throughout history. Old Glory inspired Francis Scott Key to write our national anthem, The Star-Spangled Banner.

President Woodrow Wilson in 1916 declared June 14 as National Flag Day, proclaiming, “The Flag has vindicated its right to be honored by all nations of the world and feared by none who do righteousness.” Learn more through the U.S. Flag Code.

– Christina Johnson, On 3 Public Relations