Sen. Patrick Testin commemorates Flag Day origins and U.S. Army anniversary

Sen. Patrick Testin commemorates Flag Day origins and U.S. Army anniversary
Patrick Testin, Wisconsin State Senator for 24th District — Facebook
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Senator Patrick Testin, a public official from Wisconsin, has shared several updates on social media regarding significant historical and celebratory events. These posts provide insights into Wisconsin’s contributions to national traditions and notable anniversaries.

On June 14, 2025, Senator Testin highlighted the origin of Flag Day in Wisconsin. He wrote that “Wisconsin is the birthplace of many things.” According to his post, Flag Day began on June 14, 1885, when Bernard J. Cigrand, an 18-year-old native of Waubeka and teacher at Stony Hill School, initiated the celebration by placing a flag in his inkwell and assigning related tasks to his students.

Later that day, Testin acknowledged another significant event: the anniversary of the United States Army. He tweeted at 8:00 PM UTC: “Happy 250th birthday, U.S. Army.”

On June 15, 2025, Senator Testin posted another tweet with no accompanying text but included a link to external content: “https://t.co/GVX25XrZzv”

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Senator Patrick Testin represents Wisconsin’s 24th Senate District.



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