History Talk - United States of America Flag

The Stars and Stripes, Old Glory, The Star Spangled Banner
National flag and ensign Adopted June 14, 1777 original 13-star version)
July 4, 1960 current 50-star version
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One of the United States most used and recognized symbol is its flag, not only used on public buildings but very much loved and privately displayed by its patriotic citizen. The designer and who made the very first flag is not really known. Some records let to believe that the well known Betsy Ross a seamstress from Philadelphia sewed the first flag.

The History of the Service Flag

The Service Flag is used for display by families who have loved once serving in the Armed Forces in combat. It has become a tradition to cover the blue star with a gold star on the Service flag to indicate that the service member has been killed.

Current naval jack, known as the First Navy Jack.
The - Don't Tread on Me - Flag
Symbol of American independence and freedom
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