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Flag Day

Floor Speech

Date: June 14, 2023
Location: Washington, DC

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Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and celebrate Flag Day and the birthday of the United States Army.

On this day, 246 years ago, the symbol of our Nation was born: the American flag.

Flag Day honors the adoption of our stars and stripes by the Second Continental Congress. From the time of its adoption until now, the flag serves as representation of freedom and liberty both at home and abroad.

Not only is our flag a symbol of our values, but it is also a reminder of what we can be as a Nation.

As Americans, we should be especially thankful today and every day to those who fought to protect and defend our flag. So how special it is that today we also honor the 248th birthday of the United States Army.

Since their founding, the Army has played a major role in supporting and defending our country, our flag, and our ideals. As an Army dad, today is very special to me.

Mr. Speaker, let us all take an extra moment to reflect on the importance of our flag and the Army for making America the land of the free and the home of the brave.

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