Americans celebrate their flag every year, and the holiday was born in Wisconsin
by Teresa Crawford and John O'Connor
Jun 12, 2024
3 minutes
Each June, the people of Waubeka venerate perhaps the nation's most enduring symbol, celebrating Flag Day, a holiday that escapes the notice of many Americans.
But this unincorporated Wisconsin town about 35 miles (56 kilometers) north of Milwaukee takes the day seriously. After all, it lays claim to being the birthplace of Flag Day, thanks to a tenacious teacher in a one-room schoolhouse.
Here are some things to know about the obscure flag-waving holiday.
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