Sen. Steve Daines (R-Mont.) on June 14 reintroduced a constitutional amendment that seeks to to ban the desecration of the American Flag, commemorating Flag Day. “The American flag is a symbol of liberty and a beacon of hope. It represents the ideals that our nation was built upon and for decades, brave men and women have carried its colors into battle to defend the United States of America,” Daines said in a statement. “The Stars and Stripes are a representation of freedom. We must always protect and respect the American flag.” The Montana Republican made his announcement on Monday, which was also Flag Day. In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson issued a presidential proclamation establishing a national Flag Day on June 14. The holiday was made permanent by President Harry Truman in 1949. The amendment is co-sponsored by GOP Sens. Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee, Mike Crapo of Idaho, Shelley Moore Capito …