Yes, the flag on the prior page was the Grand
Union. It flew over George Washington's army headquarters
in 1776.
From the Red Ensign, it kept the English
union jack for its union, but the rest of the banner 's red was divided
by six white stripes. This gave thirteen stripes in all.
They represented the thirteen colonies and their separation from England. |
• Now, name the above flag by clicking below.
RED ENSIGN,
GRAND UNION,
THE FIRST OFFICIAL FLAG
STAR SPANGLED BANNER,
TODAY'S FLAG
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