Still, before Flag Day on Tuesday, historians continue to speculate about the one Continental Army Capt. John Hulbert of Bridgehampton flew as early as 1775, with 13 stars and stripes.

The first official American Flag, generally attributed to Betsy Ross, chose stars to mimic the Washington coat of arms. Congress passed the first Flag Act a year later in 1777, which required all ...

A New York City auctioneer is offering for sale a rare Revolutionary War flag it says could bring between $1 million and $3 million. Skip to content. Close. Back America's Newspaper. 1. ...

NEW YORK - A New York City auctioneer is offering for sale a Revolutionary War flag it says could bring between $1 million and $3 million.