Every country has a flag to represent it. In the United States, Old Glory's familiar red ... institutions and private homes ...

On July 2nd, 1776, the Continental Congress ... Spangled Banner," the national anthem of the United States. Wearing the colors of the American flag is another Fourth of July tradition many people ...

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: ...