Elizabeth Griscom Ross Betsy Ross (1752-1836) Elizabeth Griscom Ross (1752-1836), was a …
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Francis Hopkinson: Designer of The First Flag of the United States
Francis Hopkinson (1737-1791) Designer of The First Flag of the United States of America Francis …
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Francis Scott Key: Author of the “Star-Spangled Banner.”
FRANCIS SCOTT KEY AUTHOR OF THE "STAR-SPANGLED BANNER." [Born August 9, 1780. Died January 11, …
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The first Flag Act of June 14, 1777
The first Flag Act of 1777: Birth of Our Nation's Flag The Flag Act of 1777 (Figure 1. "Journals of …
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Cavalry Guidon Flag – 1861
Cavalry Guidon Flag A Calvary Guidon flag of the Civil War contained 13 stripes, alternating red and …
Bonnie Blue Flag – 1861
The Bonnie Blue Flag The Bonnie Blue Flag was an unofficial banner of the Confederate States of …
General Fremont Flag – 1841
General Fremont Flag History General John C. Fremont, who, at the head of an exploring expedition, …
Great Star Flag – 1818
Great Star Flag The American Flag That, from and after the first day of May, one thousand seven …
Commodore Perry Flag – 1813
Commodore Perry Flag During the War of 1812 Captain James Lawrence of the Chesapeake encouraged his …
Star Spangled Banner Flag – 1795
The Star Spangled Banner Flag This 15 Star Flag know as the "Star Spangled Banner flag" became the …
Eutaw Flag – 1780
History of the Eutaw Flag The origin of the battle flag of the cavalry troop commanded by Colonel …
Serapis Flag – 1779
Serapis Flag Designed in 1779 with 13 stripes alternating red, white and blue. The Serapis flag was …