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The first flag resembling the modern stars and stripes was an unofficial flag sometimes called the Grand Union Flag, or "the Continental Colors". It consisted of 13 red-and-white stripes, with the Union Jack in the upper left-hand-corner.
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Nov 6, 2019 · The original design had six-sided stars representing the thirteen colonies on a field of blue with red and white stripes. She suggested a five- ...
The origins of the Stars and Stripes have become part of American folklore. It is widely believed that Betsy Ross made the first American flag. However, various ...
Flag Resolution of June 14, 1777, stated, "Resolved: that the flag of the United States be made of thirteen stripes, alternate red and white; that the union be ...
The first official United States flag, adopted by an Act of Congress on June 14, 1777. According to legend, a group headed by George Washington commissioned ...
The 13-Star Flag here displayed became the Official United States Flag on June 14, 1777, now commemorated as "Flag Day", by Act of Congress.
The Betsy Ross flag is a early design for the flag of the United States, which is conformant to the Flag Act of 1777 and has red stripes outermost and stars ...
Today the flag consists of 13 horizontal stripes, seven red alternating with six white. The stripes represent the original 13 Colonies and the stars represent ...
The earliest use of stripes in flags in what was to become America is from the “Sons of Liberty” Flag. The Son's of Liberty were the original “Tea Party” ...