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Tomorrow marks the 103rd anniversary that Flag Day was established.  In June of 1775, the Second Continental Congress met in Philadelphia to create the Continental Army with the hopes of more organized battle against its colonial oppressors. This led to the creation of what was, essentially, the first “American” flag, the Continental Colors. Then in 1885 a small-town Wisconsin teacher, Bernard Cigrand, originated the idea for an annual flag day, to be celebrated across the country every June 14th. In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson officially establishing June 14 as Flag Day. Tomorrow Every Step of Knoxville and the Knoxville Ministerial Association have joined together to recognize Flag Day from 12:15 to 12:45 on the Marion County courthouse bandstand. The American Legion and Knoxville VFW Post 3519 will present the Colors and National Anthem.