 June 14th is recognized as Flag Day. Each year Fort McHenry National Monument Historic Shrine in Baltimore hosts a Flag Day ceremony. This year marks the 237th anniversary of the adoption of the National Incident. Visitors have the opportunity to learn how to properly raise, lower, and fold the flag, and learn about the significance of the Star-Spangled Banner written by Sir Francis Scott Key. The original flag consisted of 13 stripes alternating red and white, with 13 white stars in a blue field. As a nation, we celebrate Flag Day to honor our flag and recognize what it means to our history and heritage as Americans. The flag has been battle-tested, modified, torn, and even burned, but continues to survive and stand strong. To learn more about American history and the stars and stripes, visit history.navy.mil.