On this day in history, June 14, 1777, the nation adopted the U.S. flag. Here's more on the history and iterations of the U.S. flag — and what some presidents have said about this symbol of freedom.

For the first time, our nation's American flag was flown in battle, on this day in history, Sept. 3, 1777, during a Revolutionary War skirmish at Cooch's Bridge, Delaware. Here's the background.

the stars and stripes; an official history of the american flag. established by congress in june, 1777 -- its first salute by a foreign naval vessel -- how the stars are arranged.

American flag flies in battle Sept. 3, 1777. By Andrew Glass 09/03/2007 04:49 AM EDT. On this day in 1777, an American flag flew in battle for the first time.

Robert Simmons, who served in the Air Force from 1966 to 1991, and now is commander of the Disabled American Veterans in Lubbock, sees the flag as not just for the nation itself.

The American flag is everywhere. ... In use since 1777, the American flag is everywhere Community News. Jun 14, 2017. Art Smith. Photo by Art Smith The flag in front of Parkersburg High School.

The American flag and Prisoners of War-Missing in Action flags were raised outside the San Joaquin County administration building on Friday. Flag Day is celebrated to commemorate when the U.S ...

The History Channel • On Sept. 3, 1777, the American flag is flown in battle for the first time, during a Revolutionary War skirmish at Cooch’s Bridge in Maryland. On June 14, the Continental ...

American flag flown in battle, Sept. 3, 1777 Three different versions of the American Flag are shown in 1777, 1795 and 1818. The 13-star "Betsy Ross" flag, left, had all stars pointed outward not ...