953 nut 66,586 #1 Posted 3 hours ago June 14, 1777 US Continental Congress adopts the Stars & Stripes flag, designed by Francis Hopkinson, replacing the Grand Union flag. 2 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 66,586 #3 Posted 2 hours ago The Grand Union Flag symbolized the unity of the thirteen colonies and allegiance to British rule but the Continental Congress didn't like the reference to the British Crown. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
