Flags
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| Key Dates in American History |
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June 14, 1777: Congress approved the first flag - with 13 stripes and 13 stars to represent the original 13 colonies. |
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September 14, 1814: During the War of 1812, Francis Scott Key pens "The Star-Spangled Banner" at Ft. McHenry while observing British ships withdrawing from Baltimore. |
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June 4, 1960: The last star of the 50 is added to the flag as it exists today, representing the addition of Hawaii to the Union. |
| Source: Smithsonian National Museum of American History. |
Purchase a U.S. flag through my office. There is no limit on the number of flags you may order.
You may also request that your new flag be flown over the Capitol for an additional charge.
Flags may be flown for a particular person, event, or organization, and may be flown on a specific date.
A certificate of recognition is included with each flag.