Americans Across the Country Invited to Unite for the "1776 Salute & Prayer Challenge" This July 4th

National grassroots movement calls families & friends, churches, veterans, and communities to pause at 4:00 PM CST on Independence Day for synchronized prayer across America

SAN ANTONIO, May 22, 2026 As America approaches the 250th anniversary season of the founding of the United States, a growing grassroots movement is inviting families, churches, veterans, businesses, and communities across the nation to participate in the "1776 Salute & Prayer Challenge" on July 4th at 4:00 PM local time.

The initiative, organized by Texas-based Airborne Flag & Flagpole, aims to catalyze one of the largest synchronized moments of prayer and patriotic unity in recent American history.

"The 1776 Salute & Prayer Challenge is about uniting Americans in humility, gratitude, prayer, and hope for the future of our country. This is not about politics. It is about faith, family, freedom, and calling people back to prayer." said Rocky White, Founder of Airborne Flag & Flagpole.

Participants are encouraged to gather with family and friends under the American Flag, pray for the nation and future generations, and share the experience online to encourage others to participate.

More information is available at:

👉 1776Prayer.org

"We believe America is at a defining moment," said Rocky White, Founder of Airborne Flag & Flagpole. "The 1776 Salute & Prayer Challenge is about uniting Americans in humility, gratitude, prayer, and hope for the future of our country. This is not about politics. It is about faith, family, freedom, and calling people back to prayer."

The movement calls on Americans everywhere to:

• Pause at 4:00 PM central time on July 4th
• Gather with family, neighbors, churches, and friends
• Raise or salute the American Flag
• Pray for the nation, communities, families, and future generations
• Share photos and videos online to challenge others to join

Organizers say the initiative was inspired by a growing desire among Americans for unity and spiritual renewal during a period marked by national division, cultural uncertainty, and concern for future generations.

Churches, pastors, veterans organizations, civic leaders, schools, ministries, businesses, and patriotic organizations are being encouraged to mobilize participation within their local communities.

The movement also coincides with the broader national reflection surrounding America's upcoming 250th anniversary in 2026.

Social media participants are encouraged to use:

#1776PrayerChallenge

#SaluteAndPray

#America250

Tag @AirborneFlags on Instagram or YouTube

About the 1776 Salute & Prayer Challenge

The 1776 Salute & Prayer Challenge is a grassroots national initiative designed to inspire synchronized prayer gatherings across America on July 4th. The movement encourages Americans to unite in prayer for the country, families, communities, and future generations while honoring the principles of faith, freedom, and unity that shaped the nation's founding.

To learn more or participate, visit: 1776Prayer.org