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Photo of the Day: Flag Day

Glen Cove's flags fly to commemorate the adoption of the stars and stripes as the nation's official symbol.

American flags lined Glen Cove's streets and adorned porches and monuments throughout the city Thursday in honor of Flag Day.

The day of commemoration was officially established by President Woodrow Wilson on May 30, 1916 to recognize the adoption of the original version of today's red, white and blue insignia by Congress on June 14, 1777.


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