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January 17, 1918
Norwich Bulletin
Norwich, New London County, Connecticut
What is this article about?
A 13-year-old girl's essay on the American flag's origins, symbolism, congressional resolution of June 14, 1777, historical significance from Valley Forge onward, and enduring patriotic pride across the nation.
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Our Flag.
The American flag is the third oldest. Red stands for valor, white for hope and blue for loyalty. Betsy Ross was chosen to make the flag.
Congress passed the resolution for the American flag, June 14, 1777: Resolved, That the flag of the thirteen United States be thirteen stripes, alternate red and white, that the union be thirteen stars, white in a blue field, representing a new constellation.
Many a famous scene in American history has been consecrated by the presence of the Stars and Stripes.
Way back in 1777 it was a comfort and a cheer to the soldiers at Valley Forge.
Our flag waves today over a nation such as there never was, nor ever will be. In our capitals it waves proudly and on our schools, North and South, East and West, rises from the mast that proudest, most beautiful, and beloved emblem in the world. Our flag! In peace it watches over us like a guardian angel.
Even the smallest child loves it. Our hearts cry out, "Three cheers for the Red, White and Blue."
HELEN WHEATON, Age 13.
Putnam.
The American flag is the third oldest. Red stands for valor, white for hope and blue for loyalty. Betsy Ross was chosen to make the flag.
Congress passed the resolution for the American flag, June 14, 1777: Resolved, That the flag of the thirteen United States be thirteen stripes, alternate red and white, that the union be thirteen stars, white in a blue field, representing a new constellation.
Many a famous scene in American history has been consecrated by the presence of the Stars and Stripes.
Way back in 1777 it was a comfort and a cheer to the soldiers at Valley Forge.
Our flag waves today over a nation such as there never was, nor ever will be. In our capitals it waves proudly and on our schools, North and South, East and West, rises from the mast that proudest, most beautiful, and beloved emblem in the world. Our flag! In peace it watches over us like a guardian angel.
Even the smallest child loves it. Our hearts cry out, "Three cheers for the Red, White and Blue."
HELEN WHEATON, Age 13.
Putnam.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Biography
What themes does it cover?
Moral Virtue
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
American Flag
Betsy Ross
Stars And Stripes
Valley Forge
Patriotism
What entities or persons were involved?
Betsy Ross
Helen Wheaton
Where did it happen?
Putnam
Story Details
Key Persons
Betsy Ross
Helen Wheaton
Location
Putnam
Event Date
June 14, 1777
Story Details
The American flag's history, symbolism (red for valor, white for hope, blue for loyalty), creation by Betsy Ross, congressional resolution of 1777, and its role in American history from Valley Forge to modern times, celebrated patriotically.