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Face American Flag

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Helmet American Flag

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The History Of The American Flag

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On January 1, 1776 that the Continental army was reorganized and attuned according to a Congressional resolution which announced American forces to the command of George Washington.

The same day, the American Continental Army was obstructing Boston which had been taken over by the British army. It has been said that the first American flag was made in May of 1776 by Betsy Ross, a Philadelphia seamstress who was actually an acquaintance of George Washington and a friend with other prominent and high-ranking Philadelphians.

What Ross had in his mind was the five-pointed star is used instead of the star with six points justifying that the five-pointed star can be cut off easily with a few trims of the scissors.

The first informal flag of America was called the Grand Union Flag, also known as the Continental Colors. It was hoisted at the order and authority of General Washington close to his headquarters outside Boston January 1, 1776.

This first unofficial flag was form of thirteen alternating white and red horizontal stripes, with the British Union Flag in the canton.

On June 14, 1777, the first official American flag was accepted by the Continental Congress. This flag was also known as the Stars and Stripes for it consisted of 13 stars which represented the first 13 colonies. There is not enough evident of who actually designed and made this flag but it is said that it was Francis Hopkinson, a Continental Congress member, designed the flag.

Flying Your United States Flag on Memorial Day

With the spring season comes all of the outdoor holidays that people look forward to. One of the more celebrated holidays in the spring months is Memorial Day. While this holiday is modernly associated with a long weekend and a time to barbeque and watch fireworks with family and friends it is important to remember why you are celebrating in the first place.

Memorial Day, originally known as Decoration Day, began after the American Civil War to honor Americans who have died in all wars. While some families may observe this holiday by gathering with loved ones, and others may gather at cemeteries to pay respect to deceased soldiers, there is a universal sign of respect paid by most Americans on this day: flying a U.S. flag.

In Memorial Day parades volunteers may pass out miniature flags to children or your neighborhood may be lined with small flags on wooden sticks. Most homes who observe the holiday will also display a flag on residential outdoor wall mounting poles. But what about the homes and businesses that have actual flagpoles - how do they properly and respectfully display their patriotism?