The Stars and Stripes is a symbol that holds different meanings for different Americans. Perhaps that is fitting, given that the flag itself has changed many times. The first version had 13 stripes and 13 stars to symbolize the original colonies that eventually formed the United States of America. On June 14, we commemorate the flag’s adoption at the Second Continental Congress in 1777. Initially, it was rarely seen beyond military and government buildings and ships, but it became an icon of American identity during the Civil War. Today, the Stars and Stripes will fly at Flag Day parades and ceremonies, as the country celebrates its symbolism and history.
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A rock in a wild place
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Night of the ‘Cold Moon’
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A throng of ice and spires
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Citizenship Day and Constitution Day
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Barn owl, England
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Infinity Day
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Manhattan
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Château de Villandry, France
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Panda Day
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In the valley of the doll
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Let s get lost
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Common raven
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Protecting wildlife today and tomorrow
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Fibonacci Day
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A river on the tundra
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At the foot of Dubrovnik s Gibraltar
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Don t forget—it’s World Elephant Day
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It’s not a pinecone, it’s a pangolin
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Lakeside serenity in Finland
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Hello, harbinger of spring
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Nesting season for the leatherbacks
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From pirate port to nature preserve
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It s National Mushroom Month!
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It s tree-climbing season
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Dressed for winter fun
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Big sky at Big Bend
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Indigenous living
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Great cormorants