The American Legion Post 1015 will celebrate flag day on June 14 with an Unserviceable Flag Ceremony at 6 pm.
Flag Day commemorates June 14, 1777 when the United States adopted the flag of the United States of America. President Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation in 1949 that June 14 would officially be Flag Day. In 1949 Flag Day was established by an Act of Congress.
The week of June 14 has been designated as “National Flag Week.” Over the course of the week, the President will urge all American citizens and government buildings to fly the American flag during the week.
Many communities around the nation hold parades or festivals. The American Legion Post 1015 in Mahomet will honor the flag by disposing of used flags with respect. According to Federal Code, the flags will be placed in a fire large enough to consume the entire flag. Those in attendance will observe a moment of silence and taps will be played.
The Legion will accept unserviceable flags to be destroyed prior to the event in the back of the Post building at 412 E. Main Street.
