    [United States Statutes at Large, Volume 134, 116th Congress, 2nd Session]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

    Proclamation 10050 of June 12, 2020
    Flag Day and National Flag Week, 2020
    By the President of the United States of America
    A Proclamation
    On Flag Day and throughout National Flag Week, we pay tribute to the
    American flag, the most recognizable symbol of the principles for which
    our Republic stands. For more than 200 years, the Stars and Stripes has
    represented liberty, justice, and the rule of law. Recently,

    as our Nation has come together to respond to the coronavirus pandemic,
    our flag has been a reminder of the courage, tenacity, and loyalty that
    define the indomitable American spirit.
    Our great flag causes us to reflect humbly on the immeasurable price
    that has been paid to keep it ``so gallantly streaming.''; Throughout
    our Nation's history, proud patriots have nobly answered the call of
    duty when our country needed them most. The Star Spangled Banner serves
    as an everlasting remembrance of the sacrifices heroes of every
    generation have made in conflicts from the Revolutionary War to the wars
    in Iraq and Afghanistan. Our flag ensures that we never forget the
    incredible sacrifices our men and women in uniform have made to defend
    our liberty and way of life.
    This year, Old Glory has waved over millions of brave Americans fighting
    the invisible enemy, often at risk to their personal health and
    wellbeing. Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, healthcare professionals
    have treated and cared for those sickened by the virus, and countless
    American patriots have provided critical goods and services to their
    fellow citizens in these uncertain times. These dedicated individuals
    have risen to the challenge, meeting the virus on the frontlines with
    the same conviction and unwavering determination that has empowered our
    Nation to overcome previous trials. Just as we prevailed in those
    struggles, we will emerge victorious against this new enemy and again
    raise our flag in triumph.
    The American flag represents the unity of our country and its people. No
    matter what may divide us, Old Glory should be revered and cherished, as
    a symbol of all that makes America the greatest country in the world. As
    we honor our beautiful flag on this day and throughout this week, let us
    vow never to forget the tremendous sacrifices made by patriots from
    generation to generation to ensure that the red, white, and blue
    continues to fly high and free. Today, and every day, I am proud to join
    my fellow Americans in standing tall and saluting our great American
    flag.
    To commemorate the adoption of our flag, the Congress, by joint
    resolution approved August 3, 1949, as amended (63 Stat. 492),
    designated June 14 of each year as ``Flag Day''; and requested that the
    President issue an annual proclamation calling for its observance and
    for the display of the flag of the United States on all Federal
    Government buildings. The Congress requested, by joint resolution
    approved June 9, 1966, as amended (80 Stat. 194), that the President
    issue annually a proclamation designating the week in which June 14
    occurs as ``National Flag Week''; and calling on all citizens of the
    United States to display the flag during that week.

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    NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
    America, do hereby proclaim June 14, 2020, as Flag Day, and the week
    starting June 14, 2020, as National Flag Week. I direct the appropriate
    officials to display the flag on all Federal Government buildings during
    this week, and I urge all Americans to observe Flag Day and National
    Flag Week by displaying the flag. I encourage the people of the United
    States to observe with pride and all due ceremony those days from Flag
    Day through Independence Day, set aside by the Congress (89 Stat. 211),
    as a time to honor America, to celebrate our heritage in public
    gatherings and activities, and to publicly recite the Pledge of
    Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America.

    IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twelfth day of
    June, in the year of our Lord two thousand twenty, and of the
    Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
    fourth.
    DONALD J. TRUMP