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The ensign of the United States is the flag of the United States when worn as an ensign (a type of maritime flag identifying nationality, usually flown from the stern of a ship or boat, or from an installation or facility of the United States Navy, United States Marine Corps, United States Coast Guard or the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration ashore). [1]
This flag, like the union jack, appears to be the canton or upper corner of the Revenue cutter ensign. [1] An illustration in 1917 shows the Coast Guard standard as a white flag with a blue eagle and 13 stars in a semicircle surrounding it. Later, the words, "United States Coast Guard-- Semper Paratus" were added. [1]
The jack of the United States, referred to as the Union Jack [1] by the U.S. Navy, is a maritime jack flag flown on the bow of U.S. vessels that are moored or anchored. In addition to commissioned U.S. Navy ships, the jack is used by the U.S. Coast Guard, [2] the Military Sealift Command, the ships of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and other U.S. government entities.
Never display the flag with the union down unless you are signaling distress. When hanging the flag somewhere, do not let it touch the ground. Do not use the U.S. flag for the following purposes:
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An earlier version of the American flag's current design was adopted by the Second Continental Congress on June 14, 1777, though the date wouldn't be celebrated until a hundred years later.
Many maritime flags have been used in the United States. All maritime vessels and naval warships belonging to the United States (with a few exceptions such as U.S. Coast Guard vessels) fly the ensign of the United States, which is identical to the national flag of the United States (though originally was a design similar to the Grand Union Flag).
The flag is also a symbol of exploration. It was planted on the moon during the first landing by Apollo 11 astronauts in 1969. The flag even has its own day -- each year Americans celebrate flag ...