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Emily Standley Allard on MSNFlag Day/No Kings Day 2025: USA Reflects, Protests, and CelebratesFlag Day commemorates June 14, 1777—the date the Second Continental Congress adopted the American flag. Thirteen alternating red and white stripes. Thirteen white stars in a blue field. A symbol of unity and rebellion.
President Trump wants tanks in the street and a made-for-TV display of dominance for his birthday," No Kings organizers wrote. "A spectacle meant to look like strength. But real power isn’t staged in Washington.
The No Kings events come after days of protests following raids by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Los Angeles, and Trump’s subsequent deployment of thousands of National Guard and U.S. Marines troops to “temporarily protect” ICE and other federal personnel, along with federal property.
It’s Flag Day, a day that honors the adoption of the United States flag on June 14, 1777. The original resolution declared the flag would have 13 alternating red and white stripes and a blue field with 13 white stars, representing a new constellation — a powerful symbol of unity and independence that continues to fly proudly today.
Social justice groups across country are planning demonstrations on June 14, as part of a national day of action organized by the 50501 movement.
Here's what to know about Flag Day. It will be celebrated this Saturday, June 14, the same day as President Trump's military parade in Washington, D.C. Flag Day is always on June 14.
The “No Kings” rallies were organized in nearly 2,000 locations nationwide, including cities, towns, and community spaces.
A small group of about 20 demonstrators were located on the same side as the "No Kings" protesters, but in front of the library parking lot. One demonstrator said they were there to celebrate Flag Day and to support their country. Many pro-Trump signs were stuck in the ground in front of the sidewalk where the stood.
Seven demonstrations are planned across Palm Beach County on Flag Day, June 14, to protest Trump administration policies. President Trump will mark his 79th birthday with a large military parade ...
Thousands of South Carolinians who oppose the Trump administration poured onto the Statehouse grounds as part of a national Flag Day protest in all 50 states.
The 1,800 "No Kings" protests across the country are meant to express frustration over President Trump's actions that organizers say are authoritarian.