Jan 3, 2011 · States and their dates of admission are shown in bold red. Starting in 1819, the updated flag becomes legal on the Fourth of July following the date of admission. American …

The first official flag resembling the "Stars and Stripes" was the Continental Navy ensign (often referred to as the Continental Union Flag, first American flag, Cambridge Flag, and Grand …

Jul 4, 2012 · From its unofficial beginning as the Continental Colors or Grand Union flag to the long serving 50-star American Flag, Americans have been on a quest to protect, preserve and …

Dec 4, 2024 · national flag consisting of white stars (50 since July 4, 1960) on a blue canton with a field of 13 alternating stripes, 7 red and 6 white. The 50 stars stand for the 50 states of the …

Jun 29, 2020 · For those whose interest in world history has spurred a passion for collecting antique American flags, this article explores some of the most celebrated and rare American …

For example, 13 star flags have been used throughout our history, even into the 20th century, most commonly for naval or maritime use. During the Civil War, exclusionary flags and …

While the exact origins of the American Flag remain unknown, some historians believe it was designed by Congressman Francis Hopkinson. The American flag today contains 13 horizontal …

Jun 14, 2019 · Red, white, and blue flags studded with 50 stars and 13 stripes fly all over the United States of America, but that hasn't always been the case. In its 243 years of existence, …

May 18, 2022 · Below, you will find a brief American flag history, American flag facts, and an American flag clipart showing the evolution of the U.S. flag. The links in bold will take you to a …

Notable American flags throughout history include the Grand Union flag (Continental Colors), the Betsy Ross flag, and the official flag adopted by the Continental Congress in 1777 with 13 …