Jan 3, 2011 · Starting in 1819, the updated flag becomes legal on the Fourth of July following the date of admission. American ships in New England waters flew a "Liberty Tree" flag in 1775. It shows a green pine tree on a white background, with the words, "An Appeal to Heaven."

The Whiskey Rebellion (also known as the Whiskey Insurrection) was a violent tax protest in the United States beginning in 1791 and ending in 1794 during the presidency of George Washington. The so-called "whiskey tax" was the first tax imposed on a domestic product by the newly formed federal government.

14-Star US Flag: The Nathan Beman Flag 1791. This rare flag is one of only a very few known United States flags displaying 14 stars, representing Vermont’s admission as the 14th state in 1791.

The Star Spangled Banner: This Flag became the Official United States Flag on May 1st,1795. Two stars were added for the admission of Vermont (the 14th State on March 4th, 1791) and Kentucky (the 15th State on June 1st, 1792, and was to last for 23 years.

Events from the year 1791 in the United States. February 24 – First Bank of the United States chartered for 20 years, with headquarters in Philadelphia. March 4 – Vermont is admitted as the 14th U.S. state (see History of Vermont). March 5 – Thomas Chittenden is inaugurated as the first governor of Vermont.

14 stars, representing Vermont’s admission as the 14th state in 1791. This flag only had 10 stripes and appears to have been a parade and rally flag that was originally given as a gift to Nathan Beman, one of Ethan Allen’s "Green Mountain Boys," …

The Vermont Republic, officially known at the time as the State of Vermont, was an independent state in New England that existed from January 15, 1777, to March 4, 1791. [1]

Apr 4, 2015 · This flag comes from the book "Flags to Color, Washington to Lincoln," and is found on page 2. It's listed as "The First Infantry Regiment Color, 1791."

The Nathan Beman Flag 1791. This rare flag is one of only a very few known United States flags displaying 14 stars, representing Vermont’s admission as the 14th state in 1791.

Feb 21, 2025 · The Whiskey Rebellion was a revolt in Western Pennsylvania that started in 1791 and became an armed insurrection in 1794. The rebels were upset over a tax Congress placed on whiskey, which was the first tax levied by the Federal …