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2C COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL June 8, 2016 Elizabeth Griscom Ross “Betsy” Ross 1752-1836 This Betsy Ross Flag is well known and well loved in America and around the world as the first American Flag. Her descendants claimed she made (not designed) the first U.S. Flag, using a circular arrange- ment of five-pointed stars. Fact: George Washington was the only president to be elected unanimously. Betsy Ross is believed to be the maker of the first flag. Evidence shows that a Congressman, Francis Hopkinson is the person responsible for its design. The First Official United States Flag June 14, 1777 This 13 star flag became official as a result of the congressional action that took place on June 14, 1777. Evidence exists pointing to Congressman Francis Hopkinson to be responsible for its design. Each star and stripe represented a Colony of which there were thirteen, (in order of ratification: Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Georgia, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maryland, South Carolina, New Hampshire, Maine Virginia, New York, North Carolina), united nearly one year earlier by the Declaration of Independence. The only The flag means America first, it means undivided allegiance. It means America united, president to serve under this flag was strong and efficient. It tells of the struggle for independence, union preserved. George Washington, (1789-1797). Th ank you to our Sponsors Brad’s Cottage Grove Chevrolet 2775 Row River Road Cottage Grove 541-942-4415 ★★★★★ Century 21 625 N 9th St. Cottage Grove 541-942-2121 ★★★★★ Cottage Grove McDonald’s® 1520 Gateway Blvd. Cottage Grove 541-942-0024 ★★★★★ Cox Creek Plumbing coxcreekplumbing@ yahoo.com 541-914-1971 ★★★★★ Emerald PUD 33733 Seavey Loop Rd. 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The five stars were added for the admission of Tennessee, Ohio, Louisiana, Indiana and Mississippi. There was only one president to serve under this flag, James Monroe, (1817 - 1825) Fact: John Adams was the first president The U.S. Flag colors symbolized the patriotic ideals and spiritual qualities of the citizens to live in the White House, then known of our country. as Executive Mansion. The red stripes proclaim the fearless courage and integrity of American men and boys and the self sacrifice and devotion of American mothers and daughters. 21 Star Flag 4th Official U.S. Flag July 4, 1819 23 Star Flag 5th Official U.S. Flag July 4, 1820 One star was added for the admission of Illinois and lasted for one year. The only president to serve under this flag was James Monroe, (1817-1825) The white stripes represent liberty and equality for all. Fact: James Monroe was the 5th president of the United States. He was married to Elizabeth Kortright and they had three children. Monroe’s inauguration in 1817 was the first to be held outdoors. James Monroe’s presidential salary was $25,000. The 23-Star Flag: This Flag became the Official United States Flag on July 4th, 1820. Two stars were added for the admission of Alabama (the 22nd state on December 14th,1819) and Maine (the 23rd state on March 15, 1820) and was to last for 2 years. The only President to serve under this flag was James Monroe (1817-1825). Fact: James Monroe was the first presi- dent to ride on a steamboat, and to be elected to a The U.S. Senate. The bride in the first White House Wedding was Monroe’s daughter. The blue background of the stars is for loyalty and faith. 2775 Row River Rd Cottage Grove (541) 942-4415 (800) 888-6738 www.bradschevy.com *Must take delivery by June 30, 2016 24 Star Flag 6th Official U.S. Flag July 4, 1822 The 24-Star Flag: This Flag became the Official United States Flag on July 4th,1822. A star was added for the admission of Missouri (August 10th, 1821) and was to last for fourteen years. The Presidents who served under this flag included James Monroe (1817-1825), John Quincy Adams (1825-1829), and Andrew Jackson (1829-1837). Our U.S. flag represents eternal principles, liberty, justice and humanity. Fact: John Quincy Adams regularly swam nude in the Potomac River. Adams was the first president to be photographed. 25 Star Flag 7th Official U.S. Flag July 4, 1836 The 25-Star Flag: This Flag became the Official United States Flag on July 4th, 1836. A star was added for the admission of Arkansas (June 15th, 1836) and was to last for just one year. The two Presidents to serve under this flag were Andrew Jackson (1829-1837) and Martin Van Buren (1837-1841). Fact: Andrew Jackson was the first presid- ent to have been a prisoner of war. 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The four Presidents to serve under this flag were; Martin Van Buren (1837-1841), William Henry Harrison (1841), John Tyler (1841-1845), and James Polk (1845-1849). Fact: William Henry Harrison was the only president who studied to become a doctor. A living symbol of our nation’s law, the Constitution of the United States and the Bill of Rights. Fact: James Polk survived a gallstone operation at the age of 17 without anes- thesia or antiseptics. Practices were not used at that time. Standing guard over our nation’s schools, the seedbed of good citizenship and true patri- otism. Thousands & thousands of school boys & girls pledging their allegiance daily.
