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Stand by the flag and the birth of American emblems
The article traces the flag’s symbolism from colonial banners to the national emblem. It recalls the rise of Flag Day and the American Flag Association, notes the early flags of English and colonial use, and describes how the 13 stripes flag was adopted by Congress on June 14, 1777 after prior variants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Flag Association
Ted
Great Britain
United States
St. George
New World
England
Scotland
Down
Firntain
St. James
George
Americi
George Washington
Cambridge
Mass
St. Andrew
Continental Congress
Whatia
University
Chicago