Flag Day 2021 Thomas F. O'Mara June 14, 2021 ISSUE: patriotism On June 14, 1777, the Second Continental Congress, meeting in Philadelphia, passed the Flag Act of 1777, a resolution creating an official flag for a new nation still struggling to gain its independence... Read more on the history of Flag Day. And from the History Channel HERE. Print as PDF Share this Article or Press Release facebook x(Twitter) email