On this day in history, September 3, 1777, 'Stars and Stripes' flies in battle for first time
For the first time, our nation's American flag was flown in battle, on this day in history, Sept. 3, 1777, during a ...
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On this day in history, September 3, 1777, 'Stars and Stripes' flies in battle for first time
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.
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1. c: The printed copies distributed to state delegations and others originally bore just two signatures: those of Congress ...
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On This Day: 5th deadliest Atlantic hurricane hits Dominican Republic
3 (UPI) --On this date in history: In 1777, the U.S. flag was flown in battle for the ... officially ending the American Revolutionary War and recognizing U.S. independence from Britain.
'United we stand': Chico commemorates 9/11 with a pledge to educate and remember
On Wednesday morning, first responders in Chico, along with residents and city officials, gathered at Chico Fire Station Five ...
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Presidential history: US presidents under the Articles of Confederation
While George Washington may have been “first in war, first in peace and first in the hearts of his countrymen,” he was not ...
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U.S. Postal Service Commemorates 250th Anniversary of the First Continental Congress with New Forever Stamp
So much of our nation’s history is tied to this great city, and today, we mark another important chapter with the 250th ...
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Defenders of the Republic
Presented by Miss Alice Driggs. BETSY ROSS FLAG - 1777 The first American flag with 13 stars and 13 stripes. Adopted June 14, 1777. A field of blue with a circle of 13 white stars and 13 alternating ...