The film "Story of Our Flag" explores the history and significance of the American flag ... adoption of the Stars and Stripes by Congress in 1777. The narrative highlights key historical events ...

There you have it! There have been over 27 American flags! To be more specific: These 27 flags ranged from the years 1777 to 1960. (Hawaii was the last state admitted to the United States in 1959 ...

June 14, 1777, the Continental Congress issued ... Visit the O Say Can You See blog for pointers on U.S. Flag Code, or learn more about the Star-Spangled Banner at the Smithsonian's National Museum of ...

on the 100th anniversary of the Flag Resolution of 1777. However, it is believed that the first annual recognition of the flag's birthday dates to 1885 when schoolteacher BJ Cigrand organized a ...