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Old Glory

Beloved symbol of America steeped in country history

While the traditional Northville
Independence Day parade may have dif-
ferent themes each year, one constant is
the display of the American Flag on
nearly every parade entry.
That flag, a beloved symbol of the
United States of America, is known
throughout the world. The flag evolved
from a wartime banner to the 50-star
symbol of today. Originally, early flags
included a British Union Jack. The icon-
ic red, white, and blue "Stars and Day. the flag history include:
Stripes" was officially adopted by The flag has undergone 27 design • The Grand Union Flag (1775):
Congress on June 14, 1777—a date now changes to reflect the growth of the The first unofficial flag to represent the
celebrated across the country as Flag country. The most notable milestones in united colonies. It kept the British