12 posts from Friday, June 12, 2026

A screenshot/scan of a typewritten official document styled as a presidential proclamation, titled "FLAG DAY AND NATIONAL FLAG WEEK, 2026." It is formatted as an official White House proclamation, with a header, "BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / A PROCLAMATION" byline, and two body paragraphs of formal text about the history and symbolism of the American flag, referencing the Second Continental Congress's 1777 flag resolution, Valley Forge, Gettysburg, Normandy, the Moon landing, and the Lincoln Memorial, marking the flag's 250th anniversary.

Text in image: FLAG DAY AND NATIONAL FLAG WEEK, 2026 - - - - - - - BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION On June 14, 1777, the delegates of the Second Continental Congress adopted a resolution declaring "that the flag of the United States be thirteen stripes, alternate red and white; that the union be thirteen stars, white in a blue field, representing a new Constellation." In the 250th year of our glorious Republic, this Flag Day celebrates the American People, whose enduring spirit allows our beloved and timeless tricolor standard to fly as the greatest symbol of freedom, democracy, and sovereign strength the world has ever known. At its inception, the Stars and Stripes symbolized America's fundamental precepts of liberty, justice, and dependence on Almighty God. Our Nation's official banner and the principles that propelled our Founding Fathers to boldly undertake the most consequential act of self-governance of all time have withstood the test of time. The flag is a physical representation of our storied past, shared sacrifice, common heritage, and divine destiny. From the frozen ground of Valley Forge to the blood-soaked field of Gettysburg; from the triumphant beaches of Normandy to the desolate face of the Moon; and from the granite steps of the Lincoln Memorial to the heart of every patriot who continues to define American Excellence to this day -- wherever our beautiful flag flies, America's greatness follows. After nearly two and a half centuries, through every tragedy and triumph, Old Glory remains the strongest beacon of sovereignty and hope the world has ever known, thanks to the devoted patriots of the past who made it so -- and it is up to us to keep her flying proudly for generations to come.

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A scanned page (numbered "2") of typed official document text, formatted like a presidential proclamation. It is a continuous block of typewritten text about the American flag, Flag Day, and the upcoming 250th anniversary of American independence, referencing an Executive Order on flag desecration and a congressional joint resolution from 1949.

Text in image: 2 Our beautiful flag is a global ensign of America's indominable spirit, matchless power, and endless resolve to achieve a more perfect Union. This sacred symbol of the American people, carried by generations with incredible courage and unshakable faith in the promise of our Nation, deserves our deepest admiration, protection, and respect. Last year, I signed an Executive Order to preserve the dignity of our flag by enforcing accountability for acts of desecration tied to violence and lawlessness. We also authorized the revocation of visas, residency, and naturalization for foreign nationals who desecrate the banner under which millions of American patriots have fought and died. As President, I will always wield the full power of my office in defense of our flag's sacred honor, and I will never rest in my commitment to ensure that the proudest emblem of liberty is forever treated with the reverence it has so dearly earned. Next month, America will celebrate the most important milestone in our history -- 250 glorious years of blessed Independence -- and the Red, White, and Blue will preside over jubilant commemorations from sea to shining sea. It will billow atop flagpoles in sprawling cities and on neighborhood porches in small towns; it will fly over beaches, stadiums, parks, iconic landmarks, and military bases. Our flag will wave in the hands of children at parades and festivals and flap solemnly as a sentinel over hallowed cemeteries of the fallen. On Flag Day, during National Flag Week, and throughout the summer of this historic year, may our majestic flag soar as a triumphant symbol of all the American people have achieved and serve as a shining herald of the new Golden Age that lies before us. To commemorate the adoption of our flag, the Congress, by joint resolution approved August 3, 1949, as amended

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A scanned page of text, numbered "3" at the top, showing the continuation and closing of a presidential proclamation for Flag Day and National Flag Week. It cites statutory authority (63 Stat. 492, 80 Stat. 194, 89 Stat. 211) and reads as a proclamation issued by "Donald J. Trump, President of the United States of America" designating June 14, 2026 as Flag Day and the week starting June 14, 2026 as National Flag Week. The document closes with the standard "In Witness Whereof" formula dated the twelfth day of June, in the year of our Lord two thousand twenty-six, and of the Independence of the United States the two hundred and fiftieth. Below the closing text is a large, angular black ink signature consistent with Donald Trump's typical signature style.

Text in image: 3 (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 also 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 upon all citizens of the United States to display the flag during that week. NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim June 14, 2026, as Flag Day and the week starting June 14, 2026, 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 also encourage the people of the United States to proudly observe with 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-six, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and fiftieth. [signature]

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A news/documentary-style photograph of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C., looking east toward the Washington Monument and the Capitol dome in the distance. In the foreground, a man in a light blue polo shirt, dark pants, and rubber boots stands on the edge of the pool using a long yellow pole to clean or skim the water. A blue hose runs across the paved area to a red-and-black gas-powered pump/generator on wheels at bottom right, suggesting the pool is being drained, filled, or filtered. Trees line both sides of the pool, with a paved walkway and small maintenance carts visible on the left side. The sky is overcast and hazy.

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A news-style photograph taken from the steps at the west end of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C., looking east toward the Washington Monument, which stands centered in the distance. The reflecting pool's calm water shows a mirror image of the monument. Rows of green trees line both sides of the pool, with small maintenance golf carts visible on the paths. In the foreground, standing at the edge of the pool, two men in work attire (one in a light blue shirt holding a long pole or tool, the other in a gray shirt) face each other, appearing to be maintenance or grounds workers. Some small equipment (possibly a pump or filtration device) sits at the bottom left corner of the frame.

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A nighttime photograph of the Washington Monument in Washington, D.C., illuminated with warm light against a dark blue night sky. The obelisk is reflected in the still water of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool below it. Small clusters of people are visible as silhouettes near a fence in the foreground, along with what appear to be some barricades or equipment at the bottom edge. Dark tree lines flank both sides of the pool, and a few illuminated buildings and flags are visible near the monument's base in the distance.

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A screenshot of a post from X.com (Twitter) by a user identified as "Seyed Abbas Araghchi" (@araghchi), whose profile photo shows a man with gray hair in a dark suit. The post is a statement about a diplomatic memorandum, posted at 10:52 AM on 6/12/26, with 533K views shown.

Text in image: Seyed Abbas Araghchi @araghchi X.com The Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding has never been closer. Pending its finalization, the media should refrain from entering speculation about its content. In line with our responsible and transparent approach, all details will be shared with the public in due course. 10:52 AM · 6/12/26 · 533K Views

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