Did you know that on September 3rd in 1777, an American flag flew in battle for the very first time?

This occurred during a Revolutionary War skirmish at Cooch’s Bridge, Delaware. Gen. William Maxwell, commanding a Patriot force of infantry and cavalry, ordered the new flag raised in a clash with an advance guard of British and Hessian troops.

Long may it wave. God bless and keep the USA.
Did you know that on September 3rd in 1777, an American flag flew in battle for the very first time? This occurred during a Revolutionary War skirmish at Cooch’s Bridge, Delaware. Gen. William Maxwell, commanding a Patriot force of infantry and cavalry, ordered the new flag raised in a clash with an advance guard of British and Hessian troops. Long may it wave. God bless and keep the USA.
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