Every country has a flag to represent it. In the United States, Old Glory's familiar red ... institutions and private homes in recognition of July 4, 1776, the day the 13 original U.S. colonies ...

(NewsNation) — A new neighborhood in North Carolina will require all of its homes to have American flags flying outside. The rule applies to homes in 1776 Gastonia, a 55+ housing development in ...

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: ...