This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
History of the American flag and its evolution
The brief outlines the Scout Law addition on flag history from 1774 to 1777, noting Washington’s stance on independence, Betsy Ross’s role at Arch Street in Philadelphia, and the June 14 1777 Congress resolution establishing 13 stripes and 13 stars. It also tracks later changes: 15 stars in 1795, 20 stars in 1818, and current 48 stars.
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Washington
America
Cambridge
Great Britain
George
Robert Morris
George Ross
Betsy Ross
Ati No
Arch Street
Philadelphia
Jack
Congress
Journal of Congress
United
States
Vermont
Kentucky
Tennessee
Ohio
Louisiana
Indiana
Mississippi
Union