The 13-Star Flag of 1777 was once formally adopted via Congress; it represented every one of the long-established colonies

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The 13-Star Flag of 1777 became formally adopted by means of Congress; it represented every of the usual colonies and marked the transition in the direction of a unified nation after affirming independence.