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June 13, 1941
The Weekly Gazette
East Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut
What is this article about?
East Hartford will honor the US flag on Flag Day, with historical details on its early designs by Washington and Hopkinson, the 1777 official flag, and the Star Spangled Banner's creation by Key in 1814, designated anthem in 1941.
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EAST HARTFORD PAYS TRIBUTE TO FLAG
East Hartford will pay tribute to the flag of the United States of America on Saturday, Flag Day.
One of the first flags in this country was used by Washington in January, 1776, without authorization of the Continental Congress. It consisted of thirteen alternate red and white stripes with the crosses of St. George and St. Andrew in a blue field.
Tradition tells us that Betsy Ross made the first Stars and Stripes from a sketch by George Washington. However, many historians believe the first flag was designed by Francis Hopkinson of New Jersey, a signer of the Declaration of Independence.
The first official flag of the United States, with thirteen stripes and a circle of thirteen stars was authorized on June 14, 1777, and continued as the national emblem until May 1, 1795.
The words of the Star Spangled Banner were written in 1814 by Francis Scott Key, who as a visitor on board a British vessel in Baltimore, had witnessed the bombardment of Fort McHenry. The music is the air of 'Anacreon in Heaven'.
By an act of Congress, approved by the President on March 3, 1941, the song was designated as the national anthem.
East Hartford will pay tribute to the flag of the United States of America on Saturday, Flag Day.
One of the first flags in this country was used by Washington in January, 1776, without authorization of the Continental Congress. It consisted of thirteen alternate red and white stripes with the crosses of St. George and St. Andrew in a blue field.
Tradition tells us that Betsy Ross made the first Stars and Stripes from a sketch by George Washington. However, many historians believe the first flag was designed by Francis Hopkinson of New Jersey, a signer of the Declaration of Independence.
The first official flag of the United States, with thirteen stripes and a circle of thirteen stars was authorized on June 14, 1777, and continued as the national emblem until May 1, 1795.
The words of the Star Spangled Banner were written in 1814 by Francis Scott Key, who as a visitor on board a British vessel in Baltimore, had witnessed the bombardment of Fort McHenry. The music is the air of 'Anacreon in Heaven'.
By an act of Congress, approved by the President on March 3, 1941, the song was designated as the national anthem.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Flag Day Tribute
Us Flag History
Betsy Ross
Star Spangled Banner
Francis Scott Key
What entities or persons were involved?
George Washington
Betsy Ross
Francis Hopkinson
Francis Scott Key
Where did it happen?
East Hartford
Story Details
Key Persons
George Washington
Betsy Ross
Francis Hopkinson
Francis Scott Key
Location
East Hartford
Event Date
Saturday, Flag Day
Story Details
East Hartford plans tribute to the US flag on Flag Day, recounting its history from Washington's 1776 flag, Betsy Ross legend, Hopkinson's design, official 1777 flag, to the Star Spangled Banner's 1814 origins and 1941 anthem designation.