Differing gatherings deliberate for Flag Day come at a time of heightened tensions over federal immigration enforcement.
Flag Day, which usually passes with little fanfare every June 14, is getting extra consideration this 12 months—from President Donald Trump, the U.S. Military, and anti-Trump demonstrators.
The Trump administration has deliberate a grand celebration for the Military’s 250th anniversary, with a large-scale navy parade and different occasions scheduled within the nation’s capital. The June 14 date coincides with the president’s 79th birthday.