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It is widely believed that Betsy Ross made the first American flag. However, various towns in colonial America have claimed to be the birthplace of the Stars and Stripes. We know that on June 14, 1777, the Continental Congress adopted the Stars and Stripes as the official flag for the United States of America.
American flag stories from nationalflagfoundation.org
Sep 28, 2022 · From the history behind our nation's patriotic celebrations, to the many ways Americans honor our country and flag, the stories collected ...
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American flag stories from www.aarp.org
Jul 2, 2020 · Myth #1: The flag has always had stars and stripes. America's earliest flags did not have stars and stripes. A flag used in 1775, for example, ...
In 1892, the flag inspired James B. Upham and Francis Bellamy to write The Pledge of Allegiance. It was first published in a magazine called The Youth's ...
The unique history of the American flag follows the history of our country and reminds us of the triumphant beginning of the United States. The 13 stripes: a ...
American flag stories from www.allstarflags.com
Raising the Flag Over Iwo-Jima: One of the most popular American flag images in American history, Raising the Flag Over Iwo Jima, taken in 1945 is the only ...
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American flag stories from americanhistory.si.edu
Nov 10, 2022 · Unassuming at first glance, a U.S. flag that recently joined our museum's collection brings together the remarkable stories of two U.S. ...