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Betsy Ross was reported to have sewn
the first American Flag in 1776 During America’s
war of independence.
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One star represents each state. Each
of the 13 stripes, both red and white, represent the
original 13 states.
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A new star is added to the flag on the
July 4th following the entry into the Union of the new
state.
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Until the Executive Order of June 24,
1912, neither the order of the stars nor the proportions
of the flag was prescribed. Consequently, flags dating
before this period sometimes show unusual arrangements
of the stars.
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Anyone can have a flag flown over the Capitol
Building by contacting their Congressional Representative's
or Senator's office.
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The flag is not allowed to touch the ground.
When the flag becomes too worn, it is to be burned.
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