Dennis Lyall (American, B. 1946) "Flag Day Proclaimed" Signed lower center. Original Oil painting on Canvas.

Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation.

This painting is the original painting which was published on the Fleetwood Commemorative Cover for Old Glory's Proudest Moments postmarked on the anniversary August 3, 2002.

The Continental Congress adopted the Stars and Stripes as the official flag of the Republic on June 14, 1777, and determined: "White signifies Purity and Innocence; Red, Hardiness and Valor; Blue signifies Vigilance, Perseverance and Justice." The U.S. flag as a symbol of democracy and freedom has remained constant since that day, but its design has evolved to keep pace with the Nation's growth. Likewise, the perception of the importance of the flag as a national symbol has taken time to develop. It took a century for an official flag birthday to come to fruition. Flag Day was first observed in 1877 when Congress asked that all public buildings fly the flag on June 14. The idea caught on, and individuals enthusiastically advocated the regular observance of June 14 as "Flag Birthday." In following years the celebration developed mainly as one involving school children although adults, too, participated. In 1914, U.S. Secretary of Interior Franklin K. Lane delivered a Flag Day address. Inspired by three decades of state and local celebrations, Flag Day was officially proclaimed by President Woodrow Wilson in 1916, but not until 1949 did President Harry Truman sign an Act of Congress designating June 14th as National Flag Day. It took another 17 years for Congress to establish National Flag Week in 1966. On June 14, 2002, Americans everywhere celebrated the 225th birthday of their flag.

Image Size: 15 x 13 in.
Overall Size: 18.5 x 16 in.
Unframed.
(B17018)

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