June 14th, 1777, Flag Day

June 14th, 1777, Flag Day

Did you know that National Flag Day is an annual observance in the United States? This day commemorates the birthday of the country’s first national flag, which was adopted by the Second Continental Congress on June 14th, 1777. The week of June 14th is also...
June 13th, 1777, Marquis de Lafayette

June 13th, 1777, Marquis de Lafayette

Meet Marquis de Lafayette: The French Aristocrat Who Fought for American Liberty On June 13th, 1777, a young French aristocrat by the name of Marquis de Lafayette landed in America to join the Continental Army. Despite opposition from King Louis XVI of France,...