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June 14, 2009 / 9:29 PM

Obama urges U.S. citizens to fly the flag

Astronaut Buzz Aldrin poses for a photograph beside the deployed United States flag during the Apollo 11 mission on the surface of the Moon on July 20, 1969. NASA marks the 40th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission to the Moon and the historic first "moonwalk" this year. During the eight-day space mission, Armstrong and Aldrin explored the Moon's surface and brought back rock samples for scientists to study. Collins piloted the command module in the lunar orbit during their 22-hour stay on the moon. (UPI Photo/NASA)

1 of 4 | Astronaut Buzz Aldrin poses for a photograph beside the deployed United States flag during the Apollo 11 mission on the surface of the Moon on July 20, 1969. NASA marks the 40th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission to the Moon and the historic first "moonwalk" this year. During the eight-day space mission, Armstrong and Aldrin explored the Moon's surface and brought back rock samples for scientists to study. Collins piloted the command module in the lunar orbit during their 22-hour stay on the moon. (UPI Photo/NASA) | License Photo

WASHINGTON, June 14 (UPI) -- President Barack Obama, in a proclamation issued to observe Flag Day Sunday, called upon all U.S. citizens to display their flags for the next week.

"Our flag's journey has been long. It has seen our nation through war and peace, triumph and tragedy," Obama said in a statement released by the White House.

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Congress has mandated June 14 National Flag Day and the ensuing week as National Flag Week.

In his statement, Obama called upon all citizens to display the U.S. flag "at homes and other suitable places."

"The Stars and Stripes tells our nation's story and embodies its highest ideals," Obama said. "Its display reminds us of America's promise and guides us toward a brighter tomorrow."

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