Thursday, June 14, 1934

Today was Flag Day.

Poster commemorating the 140th Flag Day on June 14, 1917

It commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States, which happened that day
 by resolution of the Second Continental Congress in 1777.

In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation that officially established
June 14 as Flag Day; in August 1949, National Flag Day was established by an Act of Congress.

Wednesday, June 14, 1933

Today is Flag Day. Daddy, Pauline and I went to the Perky Bros. Auction. I took care of the kids while Gweyn went up to 27th Street today.

Seattle postmark and two stamps showing the June 14, 1933 date for Flag Day that year

But look closer at the postmark. Who knew the U.S.S. Constituion (Old Ironsides) was still
making trips in 1933? Does anyone have an answer?