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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.
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 writer for Fox News Digital.
Ultimately, the rebels were defeated and retreated to General George Washington’s force near Brandywine Creek in Pennsylvania.
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