the Grand Union Flag had the 13 red and white stripes as they are today, but in the top left-hand quarter, instead of stars, it showed Britain’s flag, made up of the St. George’s Cross for ...

On December 3, 1775, the flag of the 13 original Colonies is raised for the first time. Navy lieutenant John Paul Jones hoists the Continental Colors, also called the Grand Union Flag, aboard the ...

The first design of the national flag, called the Grand Union flag, combined the British Union Jack with the 13 alternating red and white stripes from the Sons of Liberty flag. The Grand Union was ...