0
Congress gives credit to Francis Hopkinson who designed the flag. The first flag was made for the navy in 1776 and it was a basic British flag with stripes. The second flag had stars where the British flag had a cross.
Wiki User
∙ 11y ago
Debit Smith
Wiki User
∙ 11y agoNo. This is a story her grandson made up. Congress gives credit to Francis Hopkinson who designed the flag. The first flag was made for the navy in 1776 and it was a basic British flag with stripes. The second flag had stars where the British flag had a cross.
Debit Smith
On June 14, 1777, the Continental Congress passed an act establishing an official flag. Today, the flag has 13 horizontal stripes that represent the colonies and 50 stars that represent the states
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
What is the US flag made of?
The United States flag is made of thread. I know because I looked at it.
Is the American flag made by Americans?
There is no American flag. Presumably you mean the US flag. Not always. Sometimes they're made in different countries but I assure you it is still very much an American flag.
What year did Betsy Ross make the US Flag?
She didn't make the flag. This is a story her grandson made up in 1870. Congress gives credit to Francis Hopkinson who designed the flag. The first flag was made for the navy in 1776 and it was a basic British flag with stripes. The second flag had stars where the British flag had a cross.
Did Barbara Frietchie make the first flag in the US?
No. A man by the name of Francis Hopkins did. He made the flag for the Navy in 1776. Congress has recognized him as the maker of the flag.
If you buy an American flag that was made in China is it an American flag?
Yes. An American flag is an American flag it doesn't matter where it was made. Understand that there is a major China-US relationship which is why we buy American flags from China. It is cheaper than producing them domestically.
Where was the us flag made?
It was made in Philadelphia.
Who were the people that made the US flag?
Betsy Ross made the first American Flag.
What is the US flag made of?
The United States flag is made of thread. I know because I looked at it.
What year did the first US flag come to existence?
The first US flag was made July 14, 1777
What type of material is the American flag made out of?
The US Flag is usually made of a cotton/polyester blend of cloth.
Where was the flag of the us made?
The first flag was made in 1775 for the navy by Francis Hopkins. Congress has recognized him as the first person to make the American flag.
Who was the person who made the first US flag?
The American flag was designed by Francis Hopkinson.
Us First flag in 1778?
the us first flag was made on may 14th 1778 by mary joan tyler
What was the us flag on the moon made of?
incorrect answer above... the flag was made of tin and bent so it looks like its waving!
Why the somali flag was made?
to make us happy
What is the name of the lady who made the US flag?
the first 13 star flag by Betsy ross
Where was the us flag adopted?
Congress identified Francis Hopkins as the maker of the first US flag in 1775. He made a flag for the navy and it has been in use ever since.
