The first flag of the United States is believed to have been designed by Francis Hopkinson, a congressman from New Jersey ... In 1858, America expanded north by adding Minnesota to the union.

Alfred Jochim was born in Berlin, Germany, but he knew what it meant to represent the United States of America ... being selected to carry the American flag at the opening ceremonies of the ...

But, the New Jersey ... release. Flag Day commemorates the establishment of the first American flag. On June 14, 1777, Congress made the first flag design of the newly formed United States ...

Communities across South Jersey paused to honor those who gave their lives in service to the United States over the Memorial ...

The U.S. State Department has adopted a new policy under the ... emblem and the Wrongful Detainees Flag. "Starting immediately, only the United States of America flag is authorized to be flown ...

only the United States of America flag is authorized to be flown or displayed at U.S. facilities, both domestic and abroad, and featured in U.S. government content,” the new policy states.

Same; additional stars On the admission of a new State into the ... of any nature upon any flag, standard, colors, or ensign of the United States of America; or shall expose or cause to be exposed ...

In general, however, straight rows of stars and proportions similar to those later adopted officially were used. The principal acts affecting the flag of the United States are the following: ...