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Flag.com encourages all citizens to proudly display their American flags on September 2, 2024, when we celebrate Labor Day.Labor Day is often thought to be a celebration of the final days of the summer season. However, Labor Day actually celebrates and honors the contributions of American workers towards our country's strength and prosperity. Labor Day is unique because it honors the accomplishments of the American people in the working class, while other national holidays commemorate victo …

The History of the Pledge of Allegiance Before today's version, there was a version that was created by Captain George T. Balch, a veteran of the Civil War and teacher of patriotism in New York City schools. Balch’s version, “We give our heads and hearts to God and our country; one country; one language; one flag!” was embraced by many schools, DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution), and GAR (Grand Army of the Republic). This version was used until 1923 when the National Flag Conferenc …