Flag Resolution of 1777

The Flag Resolution of 1777 was a law passed by the U.S. Congress on June 14, 1777, that established the first official design of the American flag. It declared that the flag would have 13 stripes, alternating red and white, representing the original colonies, and a blue field with 13 stars to symbolize unity among the colonies. Although it didn't specify the exact arrangement of the stars, it set the foundation for the flag used by the United States, emphasizing national identity and independence during the Revolutionary War.