Here is what to know about the holiday. On June 14, 1777, the Continental Congress adopted the "Stars and Stripes" as the ...
The Flag Resolution of June 14, 1777, stated the following: "Resolved: that the flag of the United States be made of thirteen ... white stripes represent the 13 original colonies.
on the 100th anniversary of the Flag Resolution of 1777. However, it is believed that the first annual recognition of the flag's birthday dates to 1885 when schoolteacher BJ Cigrand organized a ...
In general, however, straight rows of stars and proportions similar to those later adopted officially were used. The principal acts affecting the flag of the United States are the following: ...
An individual dressed in black then set fire to a flag that depicted both the American flag and Israel’s Star of David. A protester then placed an American flag on top of the smoldering ashes.
“Has anyone else noticed that the only American Flags at the DNC are the ones being burned outside in front of building?” the post reads. The post was liked more than 600 times in four day ...
Parents and students gathered in Edmond North High School's parking lot Monday morning with flags affixed to their vehicles in response to a student who was told he couldn't fly the American flag ...
From references to the Olympics to odes to freedom, Democrats used their nominating convention to stake their claim on patriotism. By Adam Nagourney Reporting from the Democratic National ...
Our nation’s American flag was flown in battle for the first time, during a Revolutionary War skirmish at Cooch’s Bridge, Delaware on this day in history, Sept. 3, 1777, according to History.com.