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Originally the flag of the Republic of Genoa, the St. Georges Cross flag is the national flag of England.
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In 1603, James VI of Scotland became king of Britain, merging the kingdoms of Scotland and England.
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The historic Bennington flag flew at Bennington, Vermont during the American Revolution.
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One of the most iconic flags in American history, the Betsy Ross is the first official flag of the United States.
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Bonnie Blue Flags were popularly used prior to and during the Civil War by many of the southern states.
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British naval flag in use from 1707 to 1801. Many New England flag designs evolved from this red ensign.
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On June 17, 1775 the Americans successfully defended themselves from the British in the battle on Bunker.
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The words "Don't Give Up The Ship" were the dying command of James Lawrence in 1813.
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The Confederate battle flag is often erroneously confused with the national flag of the Confederacy.
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This flag combines the pine tree with that of St. George's cross, it was carried at the Battle of Bunker Hill.
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The Culpeper minutemen of Virginia used this pattern in 1775 in the Battle of the Great Bridge at Norfolk, Virginia.
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The rattlesnake was used to represent the unity of the American colonies as early as the French and Indian war.
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This was the flag of King Francis I and was carried by the early French explorers to the New World.
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This flag was created early in the American Revolution when colonists had to defended themselves.
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This flag was named after Christopher Gadsden and was used as a early symbol of the Marine Corps.
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General Lee used this flag to mark his headquarters. The flag was retired in early 1864.
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This is the first official flag of the United States it represented the government of the 13 colonies.
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This flag was adopted as the flag of the Vermont Republic, it is still used by the Vermont National Guard.
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This flag represents the military group formed in 1774 to enforce their complaints with the British.
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In 1775, Rhode Islanders formed a unit known as the Rhode Island Regiment.
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Christopher Columbus displayed this flag with which to claim the new world for Spain in 1492.
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Known as the Confederate 2nd National Flag. It is called the Stainless Banner because of its stark white field.
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This was the official flag of the United States from 1793 to 1816 and is the flag that flew in the Battle of 1812.
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Known as the First National Flag of the Confederacy, this is the design chosen by the original seceding states.
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This flag was displayed by the colonists as a common protest flag, a "mutilated" version of the British flag.
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Nathaniel Page was believed to have carried this flag for the American minutemen at the battle of Concord.
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This is the last official flag of the Confederacy, which was adopted on March 4, 1865.
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The Sons of Liberty was a secret organization of American patriots, originated in the Thirteen Colonies.
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The Washington Cruisers refers to a squadron of 6 defense vessels appointed by George Washington.
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The Cowpens flag, also known as the 3rd Maryland flag, is an early version of the US Flag.
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The 33 Star Flag became the Official United States Flag on July 4th, 1859, when a star was added for Oregon.
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The 34 star flag became the Official United States Flag on July 4th, 1861, when a star was added for Kansas.
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The 35 Star flag became the Official United States Flag on July 4th, 1863, a star was added for West Virginia.
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This flag flew over the Capitol dome in 1818 for at least six months and was designed by Captain Reid.
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The Union Civil War flag (33 Star Flag) flew over Fort Sumter at the outbreak of the Civil War (1861).
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The 13-Star Flag became the Official United States Flag on June 14th, 1777, as result of the congressional action.
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This flag was made with thirteen 8-pointed stars in a wide field, carried at the Battle of Guilford Courthouse.
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Designed with 13 stripes alternating red, white and blue. This flag was raised by Captain John Paul Jones.
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In 1862, the Union Army issued General Order 4 calling for guidons to incorporate stars and stripes.
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This flag was flown by General Washington at Valley Forge and represents his personal protection guard.
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In 1835 a group of Americans in Texas known as the "Alamo" to fend off Mexican troops.
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