CHICAGO (WLS) -- Friday is Flag Day, commemorating the U.S. flag that was adopted on this date in 1777.
The Chicago Police and Fire departments held a ceremony to dispose of tattered and worn flags in the Back of the Yards neighborhoods. The public was invited to bring U.S., City of Chicago, POW and MIA flags.
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They burned worn-out flags that are no longer flyable. Organizers said this is the largest flag ceremony in the country.
Wounded service men and women along with JROTC students were there.
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Flag Day commemorates the day congress adopted the U.S. flag.