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Where was the American Flag first flown in battle? Was it Cooch’s Bridge?

Written on: June 14th, 2011 in Q & A's

When and where the American Flag was first flown in battle has not been definitely determined by scholars.  On June 14, 1777, Congress made the following resolution: “The flag of the United States shall be thirteen stripes, alternate red and white, with a union of thirteen stars of white on a blue field. . .” […]


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