On this day in history, September 3, 1777, 'Stars and Stripes' flies in battle for first time
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For the first time, our nation's American flag was flown in battle, on this day in history, Sept. 3, 1777, during a Revolutionary War skirmish at Cooch's Bridge, Delaware. Here's the background.
Ultimately, the rebels were defeated and retreated to General George Washington’s force near Brandywine Creek in Pennsylvania. On June 14, 1877, the first Flag Day observance was held on the 100th anniversary of the adoption of the Stars and Stripes. Erica Lamberg is a contributing reporter for Fox News Digital.
The new national flag, which became known as the "Stars and Stripes," was based on the "Grand Union" flag — a banner carried by the Continental Army in 1776 that consisted of 13 red and white stripes, according to Politico.
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