Governor Proclaims Flag Day

Flag Day

2025

By The Governor Of The State Of North Carolina

A Proclamation

Whereas, Americans have long observed Flag Day on June 14 as a time to honor our nation’s symbol of freedom and democracy; and

Whereas, the Flag Resolution of 1777 determined that the flag of the then-13 Colonies of the United States would bear 13 stripes, alternating red and white, with a blue field filled with 13 white stars; and

Whereas, the first celebration of the American flag’s birthday was held in 1877, on the 100th anniversary of its inception; in 1916, this anniversary became a nationally observed event through a proclamation by President Woodrow Wilson, which was following by the designation of National Flag Day by Congress on June 14, 1949; and

Whereas, today Flag Day is celebrated with parades, essay contests, ceremonies, and picnics sponsored by veterans’ groups and other organizations to recognize the traditions, history, pride, and respect that Old Glory represents; and

Whereas, on Flag Day, we honor the servicemembers and veterans of the United States Armed Forces who have made sacrifices to protect the freedoms that are symbolized by the American Flag; and

Whereas, the State of North Carolina joins the United States in celebrating Flag Day and commemorating our Nation’s emblem for the hope it still inspires in the American people;

Now, Therefore, I, Josh Stein, Governor of the State of North Carolina, do hereby proclaim June 14, 2025, as “Flag Day” in North Carolina, and commend its observance to all citizens.

In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Great Seal of the State of North Carolina at the Capitol in Raleigh this twentieth day of May in the year of our Lord two thousand and twenty-fifth and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-ninth.