Collectibles
The Flag of The United States of America
- Item Number
- 380
- Estimated Value
- Priceless
- Sold
- 60 USD to gefen
- Number of Bids
- 15 - Bid History
Item Description
The Flag of the United States of America
Flown over the United States Capitol on November 15, 2010
Certified by Stephen T. Ayers, AIA, LEED AP
Architect of the Capitol
At the Request of the Honorable Raul M. Grijalva, Member of Congress for Community Radio 91.3
4' by 6'
100% Nylon
Made in The United States
For the patriot in your family, a great and unusual gift is a US Flag that has flown over the Capitol Building in Washington DC. The flag is certified by the Architect of the Capitol. This is a great gift for a veteran, a Boy Scout or Eagle Scout, a government employee, or anyone who appreciates the special nature of Old Glory flown over the US Capitol.
In May of 1776, Betsy Ross reported that she sewed the first American flag.
On June 14, 1777 the Continental Congress passed America’s first Flag Act in order to establish an official flag for our new nation. "Resolved, That the flag of the United States be made of thirteen stripes, alternate red and white; that the union be thirteen stars, white in a blue field, representing a new Constellation."
Between 1777 and 1960, Congress passed several acts that changed the shape, design and arrangement of the flag and allowed for additional stars and stripes to be added to reflect the admission of each new state.
The flag has gone through 26 changes since the new union of 13 states first adopted it. The most recent change, from forty-nine stars to fifty, occurred in 1960, after Hawaii gained statehood.
Today the flag consists of thirteen horizontal stripes, seven red alternating with 6 white. The stripes represent the original 13 colonies, the stars represent the 50 states of the Union. The colors of the flag are symbolic as well: Red symbolizes Hardiness and Valor, White symbolizes Purity and Innocence and Blue represents Vigilance, Perseverance and Justice.
Item Special Note
Winning bidder must pick up at the KXCI studios or pay for shipping.
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