The Colonial banner, a combination of the British Union Jack and one stripe ... orders the creation of a flag featuring "stars in a new constellation"—the Stars and Stripes.

It seemed the Stars and Stripes were everywhere ... garments – like the notorious Union Jack underwear. The French and American flags share an often-overlooked commonality.

It details the evolution of the flag from early emblems like the Union Jack to the adoption of the Stars and Stripes by Congress in 1777. The narrative highlights key historical events ...