The American Flag (SOF)

The American Flag (SOF) — page 1 — A SYMBOL OF FREEDOM The flag of the United States of America goes by many names Old Glory the Stars and Stripes and the Star-Spangled Banner It is one of the best-known symbols of our country American flags fly in front of post offices libraries and schools We pin them to our hats and lapels and proudly wear them on uniforms We display the flag when we celebrate national holidays and wave it at parades The American flag even stands on the Moon 4

The American Flag (SOF) — page 2

The American Flag (SOF) — page 3 — The American flag is a symbol of freedom and patriotism In 1775 colonists in America began their fight for independence from Great Britain George Washington commander of the Continental Army led soldiers from 13 separate colonies As the Revolutionary War raged soldiers carried flags into battle Because there was no official flag for the Continental Army different groups carried different flags When one group of soldiers encountered another it was hard to tell if they were friends or enemies The colonists needed a common flag New Hampshire New York Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut New Jersey Delaware Maryland Pennsylvania Virginia North Carolina South Carolina Georgia Freedom Fact The original 13 colonies in order of the year they were founded were Virginia Massachusetts New Hampshire Maryland Connecticut Rhode Island Delaware North Carolina South Carolina New Jersey New York Pennsylvania and Georgia 6

The American Flag (SOF) — page 4 — The colonists had many different flags One of the most popular flags that we still see today is the Gadsden Flag This bright yellow flag with the rattlesnake and the words Don't Tread On Me was originally flown on a Navy ship during the American Revolution 7

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