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The first truly "American" flag was made before we became the United States of America. This flag known as the Continental Colors or ("Grand Union" flag) was first raised on January 1, 1776 on Prospect Hill in Boston. It has 13 alternating red and white stripes with the British Union Jack (King's Colors) in the upper left corner of the flag. It began as the British Red Ensign used by the British Navy since 1674 when it in 1707 became the flag of the English American Colonies under Queen Anne of England. From 1707 it was known as the Colonial Red Ensign or Queen Anne's Colors. After years of conflict with the British Parliament over taxation and quartering of troops in private homes with no vote in the decisions being made many Colonial residents were concerned about their future. As a first step toward a national identity someone sewed six white stripes on the Colonial Red Ensign making what many call the first American flag - the Grand Union flag.
The first "Stars and Stripes" American flag was made shortly after the Continental Congressional Flag Resolution of June 14, 1777. It was most likely designed by Francis Hopkinson. Who actually stitched this first flag is unknown. But, an upholsterer and seamstress named Betsy Ross of Philadelphia most likely made a number of US flags.
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What was the date when Betsy Ross make the first flag?
She made the first flag in 1776.
Who was the first person that made the Italian flag?
Napoleon was the first person who designed and made the Italian flag. The Italian flag was not introduced until the year of 1919.
When was the Olympics flag first flown?
when was the olympic flag first made
How old was Betsy Ross when she made the flag?
No. 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.
What made its first appearance at the 1920 Olympics the flag or the motto or the flame?
The Flag.
What was the date when Betsy Ross make the first flag?
She made the first flag in 1776.
What date did they create union flag?
Congress has recognized Francis Hopkins as the creator of the flag. The first flag was made for the navy in 1775.
What was the date that Canada got its flag?
The current flag was made official on February 15, 1965.
Was the first American flag made out of marijuana?
No, the first American flag was made out of tabocco. The person that made it was left handed also.
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 first president born under the American flag?
To date. None. There is no such thing as the American flag
Who were the people that made the US flag?
Betsy Ross made the first American Flag.
Who was the first person that made the Italian flag?
Napoleon was the first person who designed and made the Italian flag. The Italian flag was not introduced until the year of 1919.
How many states have ratified the American Flag?
The flag wasn't "ratified". The first flag was made in 1776 by Francis Hopkins for the navy and Congress has recognized this flag as the first along with the man who made it. The Constitution is ratified ,not a flag.
Who made the first lone star flag?
Georgia Girl made the lone star flag
What year was Romanian flag made?
The first Romanian flag, similar to the flag from today, is from 1834.
When was the Olympics flag first flown?
when was the olympic flag first made
