Scott #1345-54 Historic American Flags US 6c Block Sheet of 10, og/nh mnh f/vf

This sheet of 10 stamps showcases historic flags that have flown over the United States in the early days of America’s history. Fort Moultrie: AKA the Liberty Flag; Fort McHenry: This flag is the inspiration behind the “The Star-Spangled Banner;” Washington’s Cruisers: In 1775, the colonial ships flew a white flag with a pine tree; Bennington: Colonists from NH, MA, and VT defeated the British at the Battle of Bennington.This flag was made to commemorate the victory; Rhode Island: The 13-star flag was carried by the First Rhode Island Regiment at the Battle of Yorktown; First Stars and Stripes: The first official 13-star, 13-stripe flag was authorized on June 14, 1777; Bunker Hill: Colonists carried this flag during the battle for Boston; Grand Union: this flag was the first national flag; Philadelphia Light Horse Troop: This troop escorted George Washington from Philadelphia to Massachusetts to command the Continental Army; Navy Jack: This flag was the flown by the Continental Navy.