Adoption of the Flag Resolution
- When
- June 14, 1777
- Where
- Seat of the Continental Congress
The Continental Congress passed the Flag Resolution on June 14, 1777, defining the flag of the thirteen United States.
On June 14, 1777, the Continental Congress passed the Flag Resolution: "Resolved, That the flag of the thirteen United States be thirteen stripes, alternate red and white; that the union be thirteen stars, white in a blue field, representing a new constellation." This replaced the Continental Union Flag, which had served as the national flag until that date. Scholars argue the resolution was probably meant to define a naval ensign. Flag Day is now observed each June 14.
Sources
- Flag of the United States Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-19
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