Since 1777, the official flag has been modified 26 times, with the latest version being used since 1959. Each part of the flag has its own particular meaning with current and historical references ...

In honor of Flag Day, here are 10 facts you should know about the American flag. 1777 – The first American flag was adopted on June 14, 1777, by the Second Continental Congress, which passed the ...

Standard American flags always have 13 stripes, as established in the original 1777 statute. However, there was a brief period in which the American flag bore 15 stripes.

Since 1777, the American flag has represented freedom and unity for Americans and millions of others. Flag Day allows us to celebrate not only freedom but the symbol of it as well. Here is what to ...

The Stars and Stripes was adopted by the Continental Congress as the US flag on June 14, 1777. It originally consisted of 13 stars and 13 stripes, representing the 13 original colonies.

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 ...

Since 1777, the American flag has represented freedom and unity for Americans and millions of others. Flag Day allows us to celebrate not only freedom but the symbol of it as well. Here is what to ...

To celebrate the American flag, June 14 is thus known as Flag Day. Although Flag Day is observed on a smaller scale than neighboring patriotic holidays like Memorial Day and Independence Day , the ...

Flag Day is celebrated on June 14th and commemorates the adoption of the Stars and Stripes in 1777. This year, Flag Day coincides with a military ... Stars and Stripes" as the original American flag.

On June 14, 1777, the Second Continental Congress approved the design of the original American flag. The date has been recognized since 1949 as Flag Day.

On this day in 1777, an American flag flew in battle for the first time. ... Congress restored the 13 original stripes and decided that only stars should be added represent new states.