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K-3 Maps — Simple, simple, simple...that's what you'll
find in our K-3 map section. Simple maps, simple
graphics, and simple text. If you're looking for basic
maps of the Earth, the Continents, even the Solar
System, this is THE place. Ideal for lower grade level
teachers and students. Interactive maps make learning more engaging and more fun!
On June 14th, 1777 — The continental Congress passed
a resolution to create a flag to represent all of the
thirteen colonies. Betsy Ross the widow of a upholstery
shop owner was asked to assist in the process. The flag
was to have alternating stripes red and blue in color, and
thirteen stars each signifying a colony. Congress
approved it but the very first Flag Day was not adopted
until 1877, which was also the 100th anniversary of the
adoption of the flag by the congress. It wasn't until 1916
that President Woodrow Wilson established June 14th as
the national annual celebration. Congress did not
officially recognize Flag Day until 1949 when it passed
the National Flag Day Bill.
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June 4th 1738 — King George III (1738-1820)
was born. Ruled England from 1760 to 1820 and
was the king who battled the American colonists
trying to gain sovereignty from his monarchy. More info.
June 5th 1883 — Scottish economist and
philosopher Adam Smith (1723-1790) was
baptized in Kirkcaldy, Scotland. His exact date of
birth is unknown. He was the author of An
Enquiry into the Nature and Causes of the
Wealth of Nations, published in 1776. It helped
establish him as one of the most influential
writers in modern economics. More info.
June 28th 1914 — Archduke Francis Ferdinand,
the Crown Prince of Austria is assassinated in
Sarajevo, this in turn became a conflict between
the Austro-Hungarian government and Serbia
that escalated into World War I. More info.
This island, is both a U.S. territory and self-governing.
It is the largest of the Mariana Islands and is known as
“the tip of the spear”. Its location and climate are
comparable to Honolulu, Hawaii. The U.S. took control of
the island during the Spanish-American War. The
Chamorro are the islands indigenous inhabitants. Name the place and send your answers by email to Maps101@maps.com for a chance to win a map from our
Antique maps collection. A winner will be chosen at
random from all correct entries, and be notified via email.
For further assistance see article 814 in Geography in the
News under Current Events or for more information click here.
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