953 nut 67,525 #1 Posted June 14 June 14, 1777 US Continental Congress adopts the Stars & Stripes flag, designed by Francis Hopkinson, replacing the Grand Union flag. 3 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 67,525 #3 Posted June 14 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
