It is thought that this flag was used at
the battle of Bunker Hill."
"I didn't know," said Rand, "that the American flag had such a
history. Can you tell us when the first Union flag was made?"
"The first Union flag was raised by Washington at Cambridge, January
2, 1776. This flag represented the union of the colonies--not
then an established nation--and while this flag, by its stripes,
represented the thirteen colonies, the canton was the king's colors."
"Then, when did the stars and stripes become the national flag?"
asked Jack.
"On the 14th of June, 1777, Congress adopted the resolution that the
flag of the thirteen United States be thirteen stripes alternating
red and white, and that the Union be thirteen stars, white in a
blue field, representing a new constellation. But I think the dinner
must be ready by this time, and I have no doubt you are. You know
the Scout motto is, 'Be prepared.'"
"We will do our best," responded Pepper.
"Well," said the colonel when, a little later, the dinner had been
eaten to the last scrap, "how do you like Scout fare?"
"It's ail right," conceded Pepper, "as far as it goes," looking
longingly about him.
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