The resolution read: "Resolved, that the flag of the United States be thirteen stripes, alternate red and white; that the union be thirteen stars, white in a blue field representing a new constellation. The resolution gave no instruction as to how many points the stars should have, nor how the stars should be arranged on the blue union. Consequently, some flags had stars scattered on the blue field without any specific design, some arranged the stars in rows, and some in a circle.
The first Navy Stars and Stripes had the stars arranged in staggered formation in alternate rows of threes and twos on a blue field. Other Stars and Stripes flags had stars arranged in alternate rows of four, five and four. Some stars had six points while others had eight. Strong evidence indicates that Francis Hopkinson of New Jersey, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, was responsible for the stars in the U.
Hopkinson also helped design other devices for the Government including the Great Seal of the United States. Servicemembers and veterans have an old friend named Old Glory that is always there, even though it is often overlooked and Want to know how to properly respect the U.
It should be hoisted briskly and lowered ceremoniously, according to USA. When displaying the flag from a staff that is projecting from your home or porch, place the union blue section at the peak of the staff. If the flag is against a wall or hanging over a window, is should be displayed flat with the union at the top left corner. When displayed with another flag against a wall from crossed staffs, place the U. In a group of flags displayed from staffs, the U.
Flags displayed at night should be properly illuminated. Traditional guidelines call for displaying the flag in public from sunrise to sunset. However, the flag may be displayed at all times if it's illuminated during darkness. On Memorial Day, the flag should be displayed at half-staff until noon. The flag is also traditional flown at half-staff to honor a newly deceased federal or state government official by order of the president or the governor, respectively.
Skip to content. Many Americans celebrate Flag Day by displaying the red, white, and blue flags with 50 stars and 13 stripes in front of homes and businesses. Some towns and cities hold parades and other events to celebrate the flag, and the American flag is flown at all government buildings. Flag Day is not an official federal holiday, but its observance is proclaimed every year by the president of the United States.
Two states also celebrate it as a state holiday. Businesses and government offices will remain open in New Jersey and across the country. Schools and the U. Postal Service will also remain open and mail service will resume as usual. Flag Day was not included in the Uniform Holiday Act, which was legislation which laid out the framework for the 11 official federal holidays and three-day weekend holidays we currently celebrate.
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