The First United States Flag (1777-1795)
The 1777 Flag, the 13 Star Flag


LENGTH OF TIME IN USE: 18 Years




THE FIRST OFFICIAL UNITED STATES FLAG: This 13-Star Flag became the Official United States Flag on June 14th, 1777 and is the result of the congressional action that took place on that date. Much evidence exists pointing to Congressman Francis Hopkinson as the person responsible for its design.

Each star and stripe represents a Colony of Which there were thirteen, united nearly one year earlier by the Declaration of Independence. The thirteen Colonies are listed below with the date that each ratified the Constitution and became a state.


STATES REPRESENTED BY THIS FLAG:

(1st) Delaware - December 7, 1787
(2nd) Pennsylvania - December 12, 1787
(3rd) New Jersey - December 18, 1787
(4th) Georgia - January 2, 1788
(5th) Connecticut - January 9, 1788
(6th) Massachusetts - February 6, 1788
(7th) Maryland - April 28, 1788
(8th) South Carolina - May 23, 1788
(9th) New Hampshire - June 21, 1788
(10th) Virginia - June 25, 1788
(11th) New York - July 25, 1788
(12th) North Carolina - November 21, 1789
(13th) Rhode Island - May 29 1790


PRESIDENTS SERVING UNDER THIS FLAG:

George Washington (1789-1797)



Last Updated: August 17, 2004
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