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Flag of the United States of America
Flag of the United States of America
Names The Stars and Stripes, Old Glory
Use National flag and ensign. flag of south africa This is an incomplete blue white red black green, saltire flag Nicknames. The design and description of Flags typically uses specialised flag terminology' with precise and technical meanings and is hence a form of Jargon. A national flag is a Flag that symbolises a country The flag is flown by the government but usually can be flown by Citizens of that country as well National flag and ensign
Proportion 10:19
Adopted June 14, 1777 (13-star version)
July 4, 1960 (50-star version)
Design Thirteen horizontal stripes alternating red and white; in the canton, 50 white stars on a blue field
Designed by Unknown, possibly Francis Hopkinson

The ensign of the United States refers to the flag of the United States when worn as an ensign (a type of maritime flag identifying nationality, usually flown from the stern of a ship or boat). Events 1276 - While taking exile in Fuzhou in southern China, away from the advancing Mongol invaders, the remnants of the Year 1777 ( MDCCLXXVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 836 - Pactum Sicardi, peace between the Principality of Benevento and the Duchy of Naples Year 1960 ( MCMLX) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Francis Hopkinson (September 21 1737 May 9 1791 an American author was one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence as a delegate from New The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Flags of the United States The Flag of the United States of America consists of 13 equal horizontal stripes of Red (top and bottom alternating An ensign is a distinguishing Flag of a ship or a military unit or a distinguishing token emblem or badge such as a symbol of office A maritime flag is a Flag designated for use on Boats and other watercraft [1] All documented U. S. vessels, and all U. S. vessels in international or foreign waters, are required to display this ensign between 08:00 and sunset. Other U. S. vessels may use this ensign at their option.

Some other flags are often used as “civilian” or “yacht” ensigns in place of the national flag by small boats in United States waters; however this practice has no specific support in American law.

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Coast Guard Ensign

Coast Guard Ensign
Coast Guard Ensign

The United States Coast Guard flies a unique ensign to show that it has the authority to stop, board, examine, and seize vessels. It was designed by Secretary of Treasury Oliver Wolcott and was first flown in 1799. Oliver Wolcott Jr ( January 11, 1760 June 1, 1833) was United States Secretary of the Treasury from 1795 to 1800 and governor

Civilian ensigns

Striped merchant ensign

Possible 18th century merchant ensign.
Design is a reconstruction, based on past observations Possible 18th century merchant ensign.

Information about early U. S. civil ensigns is scant, but there is evidence that at the time of the American Revolution U. The civil Ensign (also known as merchant flag or merchant ensign) is the National flag flown by civil ships (merchant ships and others to denote In this article the inhabitants of the thirteen colonies that supported the American Revolution are primarily referred to as "Americans" with occasional references to "Patriots" S. merchant ships flew a horizontally striped flag of 13 alternating red and white stripes. [2] These flags with vertical strips are similar to ones flown by the Sons of Liberty [1] (Such ensigns may also have served as early U.S. naval jacks in conjunction with the Grand Union Flag used as a naval ensign. The Sons of Liberty was a Secret organization of American Patriots which originated in the Thirteen Colonies during the American Revolution. The First Navy Jack is the current US jack authorized by the United States Navy. The Grand Union Flag, also known as the Congress flag, the First Navy Ensign, the Cambridge Flag, and the Continental Colors, is considered An ensign is a distinguishing Flag of a ship or a military unit or a distinguishing token emblem or badge such as a symbol of office ) In the early years of the United States, ensigns were not yet standardized, leading to number of known variations, such as the Serapis ensign used by John Paul Jones. Serapis is a name given to an unconventional early United States Ensign flown from the captured British frigate Serapis. John Paul Jones ( &ndash) was America's first well-known naval hero in the American Revolutionary War.

Yacht ensign

The United States Yacht Ensign.
The United States Yacht Ensign.

A special flag, looking like the national flag and ensign but with a fouled anchor in a circle of stars in the canton, was created in 1848 as a signal flag to be used by U. An anchor is an object often made out of metal that is used to attach a ship to the bottom of a body of water at a specific point The design and description of Flags typically uses specialised flag terminology' with precise and technical meanings and is hence a form of Jargon. S. yachts. This was not intended to be an ensign, but was intended to be used as a signal flag by a yacht to declare itself exempt from customs duties. However, many boaters started using this as an ensign, and eventually the government announced that they would accept this practice for boats in United States waters; but the national flag was still the only ensign allowable in international or foreign waters.

The existence of the Yacht Ensign in United States law (46 U. S. C. section 109) was repealed by the Vessel Documentation Act of 1980 (Public Law 96–594). This leaves the national flag as the only allowable ensign for United States yachts (and other vessels). Nevertheless, the old yacht ensign is still widely used by boaters continuing a tradition which dates back to the nineteenth century. This is a legal option for undocumented vessels in United States waters, which are not required to wear an ensign. [3][4] The states of Arkansas,[5] Maryland,[6] and Washington[7] have each adopted flag protocols which provide that the U. Arkansas ( is a state located in the southern region of the United States. Washington ( is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. S. ensign "and the U. S. Yacht Ensign, with a canton of 13 stars, are interchangeable on all types of recreational vessels while in national waters. " Similarly, the United States Power Squadrons' guide to flags and flag etiquette, prepared in consultation with the Coast Guard, Coast Guard Auxiliary, New York Yacht Club, and others, provides that the flag may be flown on recreational boats of all types and sizes instead of the national ensign in domestic waters. The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary was established on June 23 1939 by an act of Congress as the United States Coast Guard Reserve and re-designated as the Auxiliary Clubhouses In 1845 the club’s first clubhouse was established -- a modest Gothic-revival building in Hoboken New Jersey, on land donated by Commodore


USPS ensign

The United States Power Squadrons ensign, as a signal, indicates membership of the organisation.
The United States Power Squadrons ensign, as a signal, indicates membership of the organisation. The '''United States Power Squadrons''' (or USPS is a Non-profit educational organization founded in 1914 whose mission is to improve maritime safety and enjoyability through

The United States Power Squadrons is a non-profit organization for power boaters in the United States. The '''United States Power Squadrons''' (or USPS is a Non-profit educational organization founded in 1914 whose mission is to improve maritime safety and enjoyability through It has its own flag to identify the organization; this flag may be worn as a signal flag (ie. on the signal hoist, typically in the starboard rigging). Despite its name it has no standing as a national ensign; however, some boaters incorrectly wear this flag in place of their national ensign. [8]


See also

References

  1. ^ National Colors, by Joseph McMillan; from Sea Flags. The Flags of the US states exhibit a wide variety of regional influences and local histories as well as widely different styles and design principles Retrieved February 27, 2006. Events 1560 - The Treaty of Berwick, which would expel the French from Scotland, is signed by England and the Congregation Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar.
  2. ^ The U.S. Navy's First Jack, dated July 28, 2003 by the Naval Historical Center. Events 1540 - Thomas Cromwell is executed at the order of Henry VIII of England on charges of Treason. Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Retrieved March 5, 2007. Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian moves from Antioch with an army of 90000 to attack the Sassanid Empire, in a Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
  3. ^ Yachting Flags, by Joseph McMillan; from Sea Flags. Retrieved February 27, 2006. Events 1560 - The Treaty of Berwick, which would expel the French from Scotland, is signed by England and the Congregation Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar.
  4. ^ Yacht Ensign (U.S.) at Flags of the World. For a list of flags see List of flags or Gallery of flags by design. Retrieved February 26, 2006. Events 747 BC - Epoch (origin of Ptolemy 's Nabonassar Era 364 - Valentinian I is proclaimed Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar.
  5. ^ Protocol For The Arkansas State Flag from Arkansas Secretary of State website. Retrieved March 5, 2007. Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian moves from Antioch with an army of 90000 to attack the Sassanid Empire, in a Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
  6. ^ Protocol for Maryland's Flag from Maryland Secretary of State website. Retrieved March 5, 2007. Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian moves from Antioch with an army of 90000 to attack the Sassanid Empire, in a Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
  7. ^ Use of the U.S. Ensign and Washington State Flag on Recreational Boats" from Washington Secretary of State website. Retrieved March 5, 2007. Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian moves from Antioch with an army of 90000 to attack the Sassanid Empire, in a Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
  8. ^ Power Squadron Flags (U.S.) at Flags of the World. For a list of flags see List of flags or Gallery of flags by design. Retrieved February 26, 2006. Events 747 BC - Epoch (origin of Ptolemy 's Nabonassar Era 364 - Valentinian I is proclaimed Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar.
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