In 1776, the United States did not yet have a single national flag — the first official design, called the Continental Colors or Grand Union Flag, featured 13 red and white stripes representing the Thirteen Colonies, with the Union Jack of Great Britain in the upper left corner (the canton) American Battlefield Trust+1. This flag was used by the Continental Army from 1775 to 1777.

By June 14, 1777, the Continental Congress formally adopted a new national flag design.

“Resolved, that the flag of the thirteen United States shall be thirteen stripes, alternate red and white; that the union is thirteen stars, white in a blue field, representing a new constellation.”

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JUN14

The Hawaii Organic Act takes effect, establishing US governance for the islands—further formalizing control after Americans illegally overthrew the Hawaiian Kingdom in 1893 and annexed the territory in 1898.

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Compensation for Land Seizure The case that was before the High Court was brought by the Oglala Sioux in July 1980, several weeks after the Supreme Court resolved an earlier lawsuit by awarding all eight Sioux tribes $105 million as compensation for the Federal Government’s seizure of the Black Hills through an act of Congress in 1877.

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Sun, Jun 14, 11:00 AM PDT to Tue, Jun 16, 5:00 AM PDT

What

Hot conditions with high temperatures up to 85 to 90 degrees and low temperatures down to 60 to 65 degrees expected This will pose a moderate risk of heat-related illness.

Where

Foothills and Valleys of the North Cascades, Eastside, Foothills and Valleys of Central King County, Foothills and Valleys of Pierce and Southern King Counties, Foothills and Valleys of Snohomish and Northern King Counties, and Foothills and Valleys of Thurston and Lewis Counties.

When

From 11 AM Sunday to 5 AM PDT Tuesday.

Impacts

Heat will significantly increase the risk of heat-related illnesses for those who are sensitive to heat, especially those without effective cooling or adequate hydration.

Additional Details

The warmest daytime high temperatures are expected Monday afternoon, and the warmest overnight lows are expected Monday night into Tuesday morning.

Summary

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing when possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1. For sheltering information and other human services in your area, dial 2 1 1 during business hours or visit wa211.org anytime.

Issued By

NWS Seattle WA