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.

Sep 25, 2024 · Also known as the Jack of the United States, the Union Jack is a maritime flag displayed on the bow of vessels while moored or anchored. Specifically, the Union Jack is displayed on the jackstaff of vessels, which is how it receives its namesake.

Jan 3, 2011 · June 14 — Continental Congress adopts the following: Resolved: that the flag of the United States be thirteen stripes, alternate red and white; that the union be thirteen stars, white in a blue field, representing a new constellation.

May 3, 2024 · The US Navy Jack flag, also known as the Union Jack, is an important symbol of the United States Navy's heritage and tradition. The navy jack has been flown by several different naval vessels over the years and is a powerful representation of American naval strength.

Feb 22, 2019 · Starting with morning colors on June 4, the Navy will return to flying the “Union Jack,” a small blue flag emblazoned with the stars of the 50 states — identical to the top left corner of ...

Jun 20, 2024 · The American flag with a Union Jack instead of stars is known as the Grand Union Flag. It was the first national flag of the United States and was introduced in 1775. It featured thirteen alternating red and white stripes, similar to the current flag, but had the British Union Jack in the canton instead of stars.

The flag that flew over Prospect Hill that day was probably the “Grand Union Flag.” It had the Union Jack in the canton—the joined crosses of St. Andrew and St. George—and 13 red-and-white stripes.

The Continental Union Flag (often referred to as the first American flag, Cambridge Flag, and Grand Union Flag) was the flag of the United Colonies from 1775 to 1776, and the de facto flag of the United States until 1777, when the 13 star flag was adopted by the Continental Congress.

Dec 3, 2014 · On this day, 239 years ago, our nation's first flag was raised. On December 3rd, 1775, American naval hero John Paul Jones hoisted the 'Grand Union Flag' over his newly commissioned flagship, USS Alfred in Philadelphia harbor. The 'Grand Union Flag' was our country's first national flag.

The Union Jack and the flag of Bermuda flown from Fort St. Catherine in Bermuda, 2016. The Union Jack is the national flag of the British Overseas Territories, which are parts of the British realm with varying degrees of local autonomy.