What You Need to Know About The American Flag

Origins

It's not known where the original flag for America was created. It was designed by Francis Hopkinson, a New Jersey congressman.William Driver was a Massachusetts sea captain who gave Old Glory to the flag measuring 10-by-17 feet. This nickname for Driver's flag is still used today for all American flags.It was destroyed several times during the Civil War. In 2006, the Smithsonian gave permission for it to be displayed in Tennessee.

The Flag of the United States - Facts

Before the Executive Order of 26 juin 1911, flag proportions were not set.

The Flag Resolution of June 14, 1777 stated: "Resolved that the flag of America be made thirteen stripes alternately red and white; that union be thirteen white stars each in a blue field representing an entirely new constellation. "The January 13th 1794 Act allowed for 15 stars and 15 stripes to be added to May 1795.The April 4, 1818 Act established that each state's flags should be decorated with 13 stripes and one Star on the 4th July after each state was admitted.The June 24, 1912 Executive Order of President Taft established the flag's proportions. Each point was assigned to a star.President Eisenhower's January 3, 1959 Executive Order made it possible to arrange the stars.The Executive Order of President Eisenhower dated August 21, 1959 stipulated that the stars should be arranged in nine horizontal rows and eleven vertically.

What size is a standard flag?

The American flag is most commonly measured at 3'X6".

We have 3x5 American Flag for Sale and 3x5 American Flags with Pole.

What size flag do you need for an existing pole?

A flag 27"X54 flag would work well for an 18-foot pole. Flags up 20x40ft may be ordered at The Flag Store.

Are nylon and polyester flags both durable?

Yes. A nylon flag is lighter and more wind-friendly that a traditional flag.