6 Facts About the American Flag

1. United States Flag is the third oldest of the Big Three- Britain's Union Jack
    and the Tricolor of France.

2. The flag was first authorized by Congress in June 14, 1777-henceforth
    this day became  " Flag Day".

3. The flag was first flown on August 3, 1777 at Fort Stanwix-today the
    location of the city of Rome, New York.

4. There are 50 stars on the flag, one for each of the countries states.

5. The 13 stripes on the flag represent the original 13 states.


6. The colors of the Flag, red, white and blue are explained as follows:
    Red for  valor and  zeal, White for hope purity and cleanliness of life and
    Blue is deemed the color of heaven, reverence to God, loyalty, justice
    and truth.

Happy 4th of July ALL!!