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Every U.S. astronaut since the crew of Gemini 4 has worn the flag on the left shoulder of their space suits, except for the crew of Apollo 1, whose flags were worn on the right shoulder. Well-known nicknames for the flag include “the Stars and Stripes”, “Old Glory”, “the Star-Spangled Banner”, and “the Red, White, and Blue”. The Pledge of Allegiance and the holiday Flag Day are dedicated to it. The number of stars on the flag is increased as new states join the United States. The last adjustment was made in 1960, following the admission of Hawaii.
History of the United States Flag
The 34 star U.S. flag was one of the flags flown most extensively during this time in our nation’s history. From 1861 to 1863, it was the official flag of the United States. Bonnie BlueOn September 23, 1810 Florida dragoons raised their Bonnie Blue flag over the Fort of Baton Rouge after its capture. Three days later the president of the West Florida Convention, signed a Declaration of Independence and the flag became the emblem of a new republic. With this rebellion in mind, this flag was used by the Republic of Texas from 1836 to 1839. On January 9, 1861 the convention of the People of Mississippi adopted an Ordinance of Secession.
Display at half-staff
The flag is customarily flown year-round at most public buildings, and it is not unusual to find private houses flying full-size (3 by 5 feet (0.91 by 1.52 m)) flags. Some private use is year-round, but becomes widespread on civic holidays like Memorial Day, Veterans Day, Presidents’ Day, Flag Day, and on Independence Day. On Memorial Day, it is common to place small flags by war check out this historic flag seller memorials and next to the graves of U.S. war veterans.
DISPLAYING THE STARS AND STRIPES
The original flag is preserved in the Bennington, Vermont Museum. GadsdenNamed after Colonel Christopher Gadsden of South Carolina, was flown early in 1776 by Commodore Esek Hopkins of Rhode Island, first Commander-in-chief of the Continental Fleet. Its inscription represented a warning by the colonists to the British. St. Georges CrossThis flag was carried to the New World by most of the early English explorers. Click on any the flags to go to our shopping area to see the available sizes, prices, and materials in which we offer these historical flags. Follow these guidelines to properly display the American flag [PDF, 162KB].