The Declaration of Independence made the adoption of an American flag necessary – June 14, 1777

Flag Day is a celebration of the American flag that occurs each year on June 14, the anniversary of the flag’s official adoption. 

The origins of the Stars and Stripes have become part of American folklore. Although many people believe that Betsy Ross designed and sewed the first flag, there is no true proof of this.  However, records do indicate that Betsy Ross most definitely made ensigns and pennants for the Philadelphia Navy during the war, and she certainly inspired the design of the current flag.

Personal aside —- Too bad as I liked the Betsy R story.

The Declaration of Independence made the adoption of an American flag necessary. Previously, each colony or special interest had its own flag. 

Personal aside—- I can just imagine the Founding Fathers sitting around when they realized they did NOT have a flag. Good heavens,

On that 14th of June, Congress made the Flag Resolution of 1777, stating: “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 …” Official announcement of the new flag was not made until Sept. 3, 1777.

Personal aside—- George W was forced to use a modified Union Jack during his early military operations in 1776.

What we know fondly as the “Stars and Stripes” was adopted by the Continental Congress as the official American flag on June 14, 1777, during the Revolutionary War. Colonial troops fought under many different flags with various symbols—rattlesnakes, pine trees, and eagles—and slogans—”Don’t Tread on Me,” “Liberty or Death,” and “Conquer or Die,” to name a few.

Personal aside —- It is hard to identify the “home team” when everybody has different colors.

SOURCE Farmers Almanac