3.3K views · 235 reactions | Happy Flag Day Alaska! ✨ FUN FACT: The design was created by 13-year old, Benny Benson in 1927. Here he describes the inspiration behind the design: “The blue field is for the Alaska sky and the forget-me-not, an Alaskan flower. The North Star is for the future state of Alaska, the most northerly in the Union. The dipper is for the Great Bear—symbolizing strength.” #SharingAlaska by @alaskanvictory | Sharing Alaska | Facebook

Flag Day is Wednesday, June 14. This annual holiday celebrates the history and symbolism of the American flag. What do the stars and stripes on the flag represent? Did Betsy Ross design the first flag? What’s proper flag etiquette today? Learn all about Flag Day at Almanac.com/flag-day | The Old Farmers Almanac