On this day in 1777, the Second Continental Congress passed a resolution adopting an official flag for the United States of America.

<p>On this day in 1777, the Second Continental Congress passed a resolution adopting an official flag for the United States of America.</p>

From the desk of “Stuff You Missed in History Class,” “This Day in History Class” quickly recounts a tidbit from today’s events in history.

This Day in History Class

The Continental Congress approves the first national flag of the United States - June 14th, 1777

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